Would having a root canal done make Parkinson's symptoms worse?

I'm not sure, but I would certainly ask his physician about the changes you are seeing in him.

I do know that anesthesia or injuries cause permanent decline in my husband with Lewy Body Dementia..Lewy Body is somehow linked to parkinsons, I believe

It seems logical to me. It's possible that there's not a scientific explanation, but this procedure is a trauma for your husband (and you, I might add). Trauma of any kind can kick in latent symptoms or make symptoms worse. You may want to talk with his neurologist and see if there's anything to make this easier.
Take care,
Carol

Perhaps the most famous case of severe complications from dental surgery is the one on actor Peter Falk (of the "Colombo" detective series). He went from an intellectually sharp man, to a man with severe Alzheimer's within weeks of the surgery.
Root canals involve mercury. Mercury poisoning is known to damage the nervous system.

I don't think any dentists use mercury anymore. But They couldn't get into the nerve last week so we have to go back next week so they can try again.

Just to be safe, I would ask the dentist if he or she uses mercury. And either ask him or her not to use it, or find another dentist who doesn't.

Root canals do not involve mercury. I'm a dental hygienist so I wanted to correct that statement. Mercury is found in a small amount in the alloy of metals used in amalgam (metal) fillings. If mercury caused Parkinson's there would be scads more people with it..

My husband has had PD for 18 years. Anytime he is under stress for an reason his symptoms worsen for a week or so.

My dog was hurt in a freak accident earlier this evening and now Al is shaking really bad. The dog has stopped trembling, but I don't know how to calm Al down. I guess stress is a very bad thing for PD patients.

I have suggested coconut oil for Alzheimers, but it seems that it is supposed to work on Parkinsons too. 3 tablespoons daily mixed in yogurt or pudding. I've heard from one friend that it works wonders on her mother.

Thanks, SherryAnne. I'll get some today. I saw a jar at the store but didn't know it would help him. He eats a lot of yogurt.

Get the dentist and the neurologist on the same page. If they both agree, proceed. Other than anticipating the procedure (fear factor), after the deadening shots, he might feel better. Just got done with nine shots yesterday to the roof of my mouth to remove crowns and a bridge, and my sinus cavity opened up. Yes, today my gums are sore, but I'll take two ibuprofen to cut the inflammation.

I have Parkinson's, i do not feel pain, i do not feel temperature, i do not know i am getting hot in the summer, i do not feel cold in the winter. I am an electrical engineer.
I have to be very careful about touching wires. I could be touching a live wire and getting electrocuted and not feel it. The only way i know something is wrong is my ears start ringing.
My advice to you is to get the fecal metal test. look for mercury and other heavy metal in you poop. it is a non-invasive test, they don't enter your body.

May you have Peace and Long life

tremors are caused by involuntary muscle spasms. I can stop my tremor by purposely exercising that muscle group and purposely over riding the involuntary signals from your brain. Just tell him to flex that muscle a couple of times.