Is Root Canal Therapy Painful?

Many of our first-time patients consulting with a root canal dentist in North Dallas worry that their treatment and recovery period is going to be very painful because of all the myths that exist about endodontic procedures. However, the reality is that the advanced technologies and special techniques used in today’s root canal procedures help to preserve and save your natural teeth without causing much discomfort. Usually, if you visit the dentist in time, they can restore your smile without you experiencing any anxiety or stress in the process.

The Importance of Root Canal Therapy

Endodontists perform 15 million root canal procedures every year which equates to about 41,000 procedures every day. Patients needing the services of a root canal dentist in North Dallas typically experience sharp, prolonged pain in and around damaged teeth. This results from damage deep within the “pulp” or central portion of the tooth where you commonly find the blood vessels and nerves. Although most superficial damage can be treated by “filling” a cavity, deeper decay and infections require the removal of the damaged pulp to prevent the infection from spreading and preserving the tooth.

How painful is a Root Canal Procedure?

Our endodontics team uses advanced pain management techniques to numb the area prior to every procedure by root canal dentist in North Dallas. However, if you are anxious about the procedure, we offer many forms of sedation options to help you relax during treatment. We offer options that will allow you to drive yourself home the same day, all the way to deep sedation types, from the beginning of the procedure until we’ve finished. Overall, the discomfort you experience will be about the same as when you get a tooth filled. To learn more about our endodontic services, contact Ayik + Berto North Dallas Endodontics today.