A root canal involves deep cleaning inside the the inner chamber of the tooth root, which can be painful. It is a major procedure, and some pain after it is expected. The pain shouldn’t last ...

While most people can expect some discomfort during and after a root canal procedure, excessive pain is not typical. How long some pain lasts after a root canal can vary, but it should ease within ...

Fast facts about root canal therapy Root canal therapy is used to remove nerves from the pulp of a tooth. It is thought to be very painful but is a pain-relieving treatment. The procedure often ...

Your dentist will discuss the need for any additional dental work with you. A root canal should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal is completely finished—that is, the permanent ...

After administering the anesthesia, you really should not be in pain.” During a root canal procedure, you can generally expect the following to take place: Your dentist gives you a local ...

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