Setback or Springboard? You Decide Aug 23, 2008
I thought a root canal was the most painful thing that would occur in my life last Monday, but then I got a swift kick in the teeth ... Even the pain from the root canal is subsiding. (Fox News)
Dr. James Rota Aug 19, 2008
I've never seen improvement in chronic fatigue or depression afterward; however, I have seen increased recurrent decay and endodontic (root canal) problems after placement of posterior composites. My mother is 94 and has amalgams, and still has her mind. (Malibu Times, CA)
Ranbir calls Bipasha the sexiest! Aug 14, 2008
Bipasha shared her fear when she needed a root canal done and was so petrified that she forced her dentists to be on a conference call throughout the process. Well these are just the teasers and for a lot more interesting exchanges between the stars, tune in to Bachna Ae Haseeno Special on Zoom TV at 8. (India Times, India)
2.1 miles later, massive drill surfaces Aug 14, 2008
"It's like the biggest root canal in Boston," said Bowles, who watched part of the process. John C. Drake can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Holmes (68) stands up to Oakland Hills Aug 9, 2008
Rarely has a routine green in regulation elicited such excitement, but then again, rarely has a major championship offered such a combination of tractor pull and root canal - without the anesthesia, no less ... Or was it the root canal. (Boston Globe)
Caray defined baseball Aug 5, 2008
In fact, he came with the Atlanta Hawks, and a basketball broadcast is about as riveting as a root canal. He even did his one and only hockey game, filling in for Jiggs McDonald, and you never knew the difference, except for the accent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chief, call me; let's talk Aug 5, 2008
I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log -- or listen to Kenny G at my dentist's office while receiving a root canal without anesthesia -- than chase after them for comment. It's part of our job to ask, though, and part of their job to inform the public about which dangerous dudes are lurking about. (News & Observer)
Conor Oberst Leads John Norris Through His Self-Titled LP, Track By Track Aug 5, 2008
But when I met up with Conor earlier in the summer and told him we wanted to do a track-by-track commentary on the album, he gave me the sort of look I imagine I would get if I had said, "Mr. Oberst, I'm afraid we'll need to do a root canal." But he gamely suffered through my queries, and what follows are the best bits of our conversation his thoughts on select tracks from Conor Oberst. "Cape Canaveral". (VHI.com -- Music News)
‘Mamma Mia!' a real musical treat for the audience Aug 2, 2008
I can see where men like the critic sitting next to me might prefer a root canal, but my best friend, her daughter and I had a good time watching it. That is enough for me to place a C+/B- in my grade book. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Top 5 Times to Haggle for a Better Deal Aug 1, 2008
Say your insurer covers 80% of a $650 root canal (or $520). Negotiate a $450 cash fee before filing the claim, and you've cut your out-of-pocket costs by $40. (SmartMoney)
Crow blends darkness and light on another winding road Jul 31, 2008
Which all sounds about as fun as a root canal, but Crow's fervor and skill at marrying the solemn with the tuneful serve her well as an artist. That same interplay also appeared in Crow's personal songs, as she sang gorgeously of her emotional vulnerability during the acoustic charmer "Strong Enough" and the loping country rocker "Detours." She also dropped blue-sky optimism into the Stonesy "Can't Cry Anymore" with the refrain of "I Can See Clearly Now.". (Boston Globe)
What the Seahawks did on their summer vacation . . . Jul 27, 2008
But most NFL players will say that training camp ranks right alongside a root canal in the good times department. So, as the summer weeks dwindled, many Seattle players made sure to fit in relaxing vacations to prepare mentally for a four-week camp that includes 43 practices, an endless stream of meetings and living in dormitories at Northwest University before camp breaks Aug. 21. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Ballmers Catch-22 Problem With Search Ads Jul 26, 2008
If this breakthrough is exciting, it s about as exciting as root canal. Posted by LLL. (New York Times)
Prisons of Pain Jul 24, 2008
Her pain came after a root canal procedure in 1999 ... Her diagnosis came about a month after the administration of a local anesthetic for a root canal in 1999 caused damage to her facial nerves. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Dental office celebrates 50 years Jul 22, 2008
They compare most bad experiences to having a root canal, he laughed. Both men agreed visits are not so strenuous thanks to technical advances. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Take the train, leave the hassle behind Jul 22, 2008
For short trips, the train is more enjoyable than flying, which has become the equivalent of root canal at 30,000 feet. And it's more productive than driving -- unless you have a chauffeur. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Letters for Saturday, July 19, 2008 Jul 19, 2008
Hiring a military person to run a country that s in economic distress and continue a war that nobody wants and that was never necessary, and that we were all lied to about justifying is like extending a painful root canal for another four years ( Military need, Letters, July 18). Probable result: Even more body bags for oil. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Root canal can't stop Blue Jays' Burnett Jul 13, 2008
Frank Gunn / APToronto starter A.J. Burnett beat the Oriolesa day after having a root canal despite allowing seven runs all earned in 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday ... TORONTO - An emergency root canal wasnt going to stop A.J. Burnett from facing the Baltimore Orioles ... I made an emergency call last night and had a root canal at 10:30 p.m. and then a filling at 9:00 a.m. this morning, so I was all numbed up for a while, Burnett said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Breakthrough Technology That Will Revolutionize the Treatment of Tooth Decay Jul 3, 2008
Each new restoration gets larger, eventually leading to more invasive treatments including crowns, root canal or extraction. "For dentists, The Canary System will open up a new source of patients needing care," says Dr. Abrams. (Canada Newswire)
NHS dentistry reforms 'failing' Jul 2, 2008
In the first year of the contract, the number of complex treatments - including bridges and crowns - which involve laboratory work was halved, and the number of root canal treatments fell by 45. Both of these attract higher fees under the new scheme. (BBC News -- UK)
Independent Research Shows More Uses for Lantis Laser's OCT Technology Jul 2, 2008
In a recently published study in Journal of Endodontics (June 2008) by Shemesh H et al at the Academic Center for Dentistry in Amsterdam, Holland, showing OCT application in root canal therapy for detecting root fractures before filling the canal, it was concluded that OCT is a promising method for non-destructive imaging of the root surfaces. Earlier published research by the same group, showed that OCT could detect perforations and other possible defects that could affect a successful outcome... (Primezone Releases)
On the Pirates: Reeling rotation defined first half (06/29/2008) Jun 29, 2008
Despite a total overhaul of his offseason and spring regimen, he still underwent his annual April-May root canal. Best comeback: Bay. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Inept dentist led to Krishas death Jun 29, 2008
It has been alleged that the dentist who carried out the root canal operation, was not qualified enough. Dr Mrunal Kende, who carried out the six root canal procedures on Krisha on the same day - the child was scheduled for 14 root canal operations, but her family requested for only six initially - is a Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS), not a periodontist or an endodontist ... Dentists say without these qualifications, no doctor should perform multiple root canal procedures in a single sitting. (Daily News & Analysis)
1090's hosts speaking up about Padres Jun 27, 2008
It was like choosing between a root canal and a colonoscopy. Jay Posner: (619) 293-1834. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Team could use a boost Jun 25, 2008
It s like watching a root canal with the Braves playing well at times and struggling at other times. They stay just close enough to the top to not merit any moves for top prospects, yet they haven t decided to commit to try to win this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Was that date a waste of time? Jun 21, 2008
When it comes to a pointless date that you know is going to suck or I know I m in to it like a root canal at the dentist, I find a classy way out. Being the firm believer in Karma that I am, I think being as polite about things as you can is the road to travel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Shoplifting on the rise as more are living 'on the financial edge' Jun 19, 2008
"In 1991, when we started this process," Hollinger says, referring to his National Retail Security Survey, "it was like root canal.". But shoplifting and employee theft have imposed such financial burdens on retailers that more of them are seeking answers. (USA Today -- Money)
You Need a Rainy-Day Fund -- and You Need it Now! Jun 10, 2008
Because you could lose your job or your refrigerator could die or you might have to get an emergency root canal. And if you don't have enough cash on hand, you don't want to find yourself looking around the house for valuables to pawn, racking up credit-card debt or contemplating a payday loan. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
From tattoos to root canals - a portrait of stimulus spending Jun 8, 2008
Article:From tattoos to root canals - a portrait of stimulus sp:/c/a/2008/06/07/BUUE114BCJ.DTL Article:From tattoos to root canals - a portrait of stimulus sp:/c/a/2008/06/07/BUUE114BCJ.DTL ... Other uses: guitars, a horse, inflatable pools, a root canal and a Terminator2 arcade game for the home. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
U.S. Open course welcomes Tiger, Phil and you Jun 8, 2008
" As for actually attending the Open, the event, which will limit the galleries to 42,500 fans per day, is sold out. Fans who don't have tickets probably will have to rely on Internet brokers. Those prices took a hike last week when the USGA announced that golf's two biggest stars, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, would be paired together in the first two rounds. Mickelson, a former Arizona State star, grew up playing at Torrey Pines. He and Woods have combined for nine victories - six by Woods,... (AZCentral -- News)
Lawmakers: Rezko's conviction gives state another black eye Jun 5, 2008
Maybe this will be the root canal that Illinois politics needed, said state Sen. Dan Rutherford, R-Chenoa. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
"Haggling" Can Save You Big Bucks Jun 3, 2008
On Items From Appliances To Spas, Even With MDs; ShopSmart Magazine Expert Clues You In. NEW YORK, June 2, 2008. (CBS News)
Worlds apart Jun 3, 2008
It's unlikely that many Plaza or Brookside residents want a root canal from a shaky 24-year-old who just started shaving only recently. There are probably fascinating historical tidbits about how the university was founded and sprouted or acquired its disembodied health-education appendage. (University News, MO)
Oil Tax Exposes Democrats' Economic Illiteracy Jun 2, 2008
June 2 (Bloomberg) -- With President 's popularity fluctuating between that of a mosquito and a root canal, some Democrats inside the Beltway are beginning to express extreme optimism. Democratic victories in November, so the story goes, may be so large that sweeping policy changes will be possible in 2009. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Reardon Victim Goes Public, Blasts St. Francis Hospital Jun 1, 2008
Already, I felt as if I had been through a psychological root canal: humiliated, degraded, intimidated, confused and frightened. But now I was angry. (FOX61, CT)
Lewis: Preview of summer proves daunting Jun 1, 2008
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MLB POWER RANKINGS: A new No. 1 replaces Red Sox May 31, 2008
Nationals starter Odalis Perez had an emergency root canal Wednesday morning and still gave up only a run to the Padres going into the seventh. This, I'm afraid, says a lot more about San Diego's toughness than it does Perez's. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
'Sex and the City': What you need to now May 31, 2008
They sound like they might prefer two hours and 25 minutes of root canal. One Web site is promising a survival guide for boyfriends and husbands, "chock full of tips to help make the experience as painless as possible." A Chicago columnist do we need to tell you he's a guy. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Where's the beef? May 30, 2008
Short Hops: Tigers still trying to find their groove - CBS News. Short Hops: Tigers still trying to find their groove. (CBS News)
Revolution rally salvages tie May 30, 2008
There are big defenders, and we have small forwards," said Dube, who underwent root canal surgery Wednesday. "It's a matter of creating space and using speed. They come hard at us. (Boston Globe)
Nationals put the slam on Padres May 29, 2008
Nationals pitcher Odalis Perez had an emergency root canal Wednesday morning and said it weakened him going into the game, but he allowed the Padres only one run entering the seventh. Estes nursed a shutout into the fourth, then suddenly channeled Nuke LaLoosh. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Stressed West Hartford Family Receives Outpouring Of Support May 26, 2008
Her dentist forgave an old $500 bill from a root canal that Janet had been paying off in installments. Some of the gestures have been huge. (FOX61, CT)
German Shepherd is newest Cole County deputy May 10, 2008
Mac1974 wrote on May 8, 2008 1:20 PM:" I have children, Amazed. That was a cowardly comment. I'm glad you said it though. Here's my response.... It's you, Amazed. You and folks like you is the reason why the "stuff" is in the kid's locker. This dog isn't trained to sniff dextromethorphan (referred to as DXM /Robotussin) or Ritalin or common solvents (keyboard air cleaner) or Ketamine (Special K)or the hydrocodone APAP you keep in your medicine cabinet from your last root canal. These drugs... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Dr. Leader: Dentistrys classic problem May 9, 2008
Treatment may include removal of infected pulp (root canal). In the worst case, there is so much decay that the tooth is not repairable. (Malden Observer, MA)
Rural Health Network unveils ‘Dental Office on Wheels’ May 9, 2008
Dr. Lidia Wegielnik, the van s dentist, reported that 145 children had been seen at two schools at which a high percentage of the kids we re seeing have cavities, and some have even needed extractions and root canal work which we perform in the mobile dental office. The van will travel to all six school districts in Greene County, as well as to health clinics and other sites. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Why Americans Are Going Abroad for Health Care May 9, 2008
My sister needed dental work that would have cost her about $3000 (after insurance)in the U.S. She had visited several dentists in the U.S. and none could treat her problem (she needed extensive root canal, cap, etc) She contacted "New Medical Horizons" in NYC and they arranged her treatment in India which only cost $250 ... My sister needed dental work that would have cost her about $3000 (after insurance)in the U.S. She had visited several dentists in the U.S. and none could treat her problem... (FastCompany)
Up for Air: Men seen wristband wrestling at Town Meeting May 8, 2008
Our pal is laid low but on the mend, and we hope that he ll be back well ahead of the next property-tax bill, root canal or gas fill-up. When he s around, it s like a bad case of poison ivy, but when he s not here, we all miss him madly. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Filler up: Dentist trip is a gas May 8, 2008
Don t get me wrong, I haven t tried this out with a bigger procedure like say, a root canal, but my new dentist has me on a regular cleaning schedule to keep me away from such work. And as long as I get to pretend I m a super relaxed, rock star, I ll be showing up for every appointment. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Now's the time, Terry May 5, 2008
Accompanied by no fewer than four staff members, she approached the event with the relish one might bring to a double root canal. "I'm not comfortable all the time in the spotlight," she said. (Boston Globe)
Thrilling listens May 3, 2008
"Pike dug his index finger beneath the soft tissue of the man's collarbone, where 26 individual nerves joined into the brachioplexus. The supraclavicular nerve, which carried information into the spinal cord, ran close to the skin at that point, following a groove in the bone. When Pike crushed the bundle hard into the bone, the entire brachioplexus fired a pain signal not unlike a root canal without novocaine. The man made a high-pitched buzzing moan, veins jumped in his neck like writhing... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Dealing with An IT Bully May 2, 2008
I remember sitting there weary-eyed, staring at the smirk on his face thinking that I d rather be at the dentist getting a root canal than having to listen to this blowhard spout off. It s safe to say that most of us in IT have encountered someone who was belligerent and unreasonable. (Datamation)
Ed Bouchette's Steelers/NFL Draft chat transcript 04/22/08 Apr 23, 2008
There's nothing I like more than a good mock draft, unless it's root canal. First published on April 22, 2008 at 2:23 pm Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Festival Goes 'Gonzo' Apr 20, 2008
They became fast friends, and when she had to have a root canal, he ran the bar for her. He also ran a tab. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Did the Flores Hobbit Have a Root Canal? Apr 19, 2008
Did the Flores Hobbit Have a Root Canal ... Did the Flores Hobbit Have a Root Canal ... Maciej Henneberg, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Adelaide in Australia contends on the basis of photographs that LB1 had a filling--and possibly a root canal--in its lower left first molar (technically known as the M1). (Scientific American)
Obama Gets Slammed Apr 17, 2008
I didn't actually watch the debate, because frankly I'd rather have a root canal, but it sounds like B. Hussein had his hat handed to him. He still will most likely be the nom, but hopefully it bought HRC a little more primary time. (Human Events Online)
Root canal of all evil| Apr 16, 2008
FEATURE The root canal of all evil Marina Lapenkova Tue, 15 Apr 2008. Caviar for patients recovering from a blood test, psychoanalysis at $10000 per hour: nothing is too much for ailing billionaires at the Neo Vita clinic in Moscow's swishest suburb. (iAfrica.com)
Dahl enjoys role as leader in dentistry by women Apr 16, 2008
Dahl, an endodontist specializing in root canal treatment who has a private practice in Onalaska, Wis ... Even though I am a specialist with a practice limited to root canal treatments, I do a general examination on every patient and work to educate every patient on their overall oral health ... Root canal treatment gets a bad rap. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Devils top Rangers in OT Apr 14, 2008
We were just going, said forward Zach Parise, who lost two teeth in Game 2 and had root canal Saturday. We wanted to get this win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Getting your teeth into the cost of vital dental work Apr 12, 2008
What are my legal rights as a foreign patient. Am I prepared to go through the courts. (Scotsman)
Film reviews: Leatherheads, [Rec], The 39 Steps and more Apr 11, 2008
She's just awful, scrunching her features into that pouting, squinty, unadorable mush face that's made her last three or four characters look as if they've just had root canal surgery. It's less likely that two football players would fall for Lexie than fall over her, notwithstanding the script's chivalrous acclaim for her (oddly unphotographed) "great legs". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Spiritual leaders answer: this week’s subject perseverance Apr 11, 2008
He said, Root canal time, and he scheduled me to come back the following week. The closer I got to the appointment, the more the tooth hurt. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
As soon as you've read this, get up and floss Apr 6, 2008
LOADING Apr 06, 2008 - 04:05:02 CDT Two of the most dreaded words in the English language are "root canal." They rank with "jury duty," "Pia Zadora," "IRS audit" and "tractor pull" in my two-word pantheon of tortures ... I had my fifth root canal last week ... There is nothing painful about a root canal. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Garner dentist draws critics and fans Apr 6, 2008
Vidal performed root canal treatments on Reece s two front teeth in late fall 2005 ... He also had root canal treatments performed ... An investigation is pending with the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners, following charges that Vidal performed an extensive number of unnecessary root canal treatments for Title 19 patients. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Saving dollars on dental in Mexico Apr 6, 2008
Dayo Dental in Phoenix is betting that Arizona residents, especially those without health insurance and seniors whose dental work isn't covered by Medicare, will be anxious to brush aside cautionary warnings from American dental groups to pursue root canals or porcelain caps in places such as Los Algodones or the Sonoran beach getaway Puerto Peasco ... Rubio's practice includes patient rooms outfitted with monitors and X-ray machines and surgical suites reserved for specialized procedures such... (AZCentral -- News)
Germano ready to face Dodgers again Apr 4, 2008
Giles is coming back from offseason knee surgery and Black has said that he would like to occasionally spell the veteran right fielder, even though Giles probably equates taking days off to, say, a root canal. Jim Edmonds is scheduled to play the second of two Minor League games Friday with Class A Lake Elsinore with an eye on coming off the disabled list when he's eligible Saturday, as long as his right calf isn't bothering him. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
