Root Canal Treatment: Is It Really Painful?

Many people feel scared when they hear the words “root canal treatment,” but the truth is that modern root canal therapy is usually not painful.

A root canal is done to save a tooth that is badly infected or damaged. During the treatment, the dentist removes the infected tissue and cleans the inside of the tooth. Local anesthesia is used, so you don’t feel pain during the procedure.

After the treatment, some mild discomfort is normal and usually disappears in a few days. A root canal actually helps remove pain, not cause it.

Saving your natural tooth is always better than extraction when possible.