Article in English: If you are in the dentist’s chair for another procedure and they recommend you get a root canal and that you can or should do it right then — don’t. Never make a decision under duress unless absolutely necessary. Tell your dentist you’d like to discuss it either after your current appointment or at a later date after you’ve had time to think about and research the procedure. There may be some cases when there is no other solution, especially if you have been in pain for several days, and you will not want to postpone treatment. Once you’ve had time to think and do research, nothing can give you more peace of mind during and after a root canal than knowing exactly how your dentist views the procedure and what they plan on doing. Have your questions ready and have them answered before you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair. Questions can include a wide variety of topics, such as:  Is the procedure absolutely necessary? Can the tooth recover without a root canal procedure? Should you (the dentist) do this procedure, or should I have a specialist do it? How many appointments will I need to make? Will I be able to return to work that day? The next day? How much will it cost? What will happen if I don’t get a root canal? Will the infection spread? Will my tooth break? How urgent is my situation? Can it wait a month? Does it need to be done immediately? Are there alternate methods currently available to fix/heal my tooth? What happens if the bacteria is not 100% removed before the tooth is sealed? If the pain scares you, be honest and upfront about it. Their office and assistants can make the experience as positive and comforting as possible It’s possible that your anxiety at the thought of going to the dentist can be more severe than just being uncomfortable or nervousness. If you suffer from a more acute anxiety, there are four types of sedation used by dentists today to help ease or eliminate that condition. In three cases, these methods also require a local anesthetic to provide pain relief during the procedure....

Summary in Indonesian:
Jangan buat keputusan yang terburu-buru. Ajukan pertanyaan. Katakan kepada dokter bahwa Anda gugup dalam menjalani prosedur ini. Pertimbangkan opsi pembiusan.