 [ Symptoms ] can i take one vicodin prior to a dental appointment involving injection of novocaine and drilling  i have problems with novocaine injections can i take a vicodin prior to going to the dentist [ Disease ] hi in the x ray you are showing i can see a crack in the root which is a source or recurrent infections also more than one root needs cleaning complete removal of the tooth and bulbs is the best action in my opinion good luck