Ugh, I hate hearing this, because I just had my first root canal on December 23. All seemed to go well, but maybe I should be worried about the future! Jeff, I have a great dentist in the Wallhaven area in Akron: Dr. Tom Turner (330) 836-0235. Good luck to both of you, Kathy and Jeff! (Two of my oldest friends. In terms of years of friendship, I mean.)