I had a root canal done at Shields Dental with Dr. Fida last year. I waited until now to review so I could see how the tooth healed, and I’m glad to say it has healed really well with no issues since.
The procedure itself was extremely painful for me, which I wasn’t expecting, as I had been told I shouldn’t feel pain. Dr. Fida did explain beforehand that my tooth was inflamed and would be a complex case, and I now understand that can make pain harder to control even with anaesthetic. Still, had I known it was going to be that painful, I honestly would have chosen to have the tooth pulled instead, and I feel patients should be given that option if they prefer extraction over the risk of pain during a root canal.
That said, Dr. Fida was professional and friendly throughout, and the outcome was successful. I’m grateful the infection was cleared and the tooth saved, though I do think clearer expectations around pain would have made the experience easier to process.