Does a root canal hurt

Answer 1

Trust me it doesn't even hurt.

The worst part is the shot that makes you numb and that is not even bad

If you are really worried just close your eyes the whole tie, listen to music, or anything. You will be fine

When your tooth is infected it hurts because there is a nerve in the middle. Your dentist will numb the tooth/nerve and remove the nerve from inside the tooth and clean and fill the canals with an organic material.http://hoytdental.com/blog/does-a-root-canal-hurt/

Answer 2

Root canal procedures may cause some discomfort, but with modern techniques and anesthesia, the pain can be effectively managed. During the procedure, you will be given local anesthesia to numb the area, ensuring that you don't feel any pain. However, it is normal to experience mild soreness or sensitivity in the treated tooth and surrounding area after the anesthesia wears off. This discomfort is typically temporary and can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain relievers recommended by your dentist. If you have any concerns about pain during or after a root canal, it is best to discuss them with your dentist, as they can provide guidance and address your specific needs.

Answer 3

I can only speak from my experience but I had a root canal done on a molar 2 years ago and it was easier than a lot of fillings I've had done. Honestly I was more bored than anything since the appt takes awhile. I was really nervous going in since there is such a stigma around root canals but I swear it was one of my easiest dental experiences, except maybe on the wallet :)

They can hurt, but it really depends who you go to. A root canal specialist or Endodontist treats inflamed, infected, painful teeth all day and everyday. They are experienced at giving profound numbness to all teeth and complete root canals more quickly which helps prevent tired and painful jaw muscles.

If your jaw is very infected though and you go in with severe pain, anesthetic may not be as effective and you could experience some discomfort. This is another reason not to delay going to the dentist!

Answer 4

Well Root Canals.
i got one done recently. And i thought it hurt. but i am only young. that quite did hurt. you can feel it somtimes around the nerves.So yeah............................................................................................................=]

even though i did have freezing:P

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Answer 5

Post-operative pain or soreness after a root canal on average will last 3 days. Some patients feel no pain, while some feel pain for 1-2 weeks. Anything within this range is normal. If your prescribed pain medication is not working, I would call your dentist or root canal specialist.

Answer 6

answer from http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Does_a_root_canal_hurt I can only speak from my experience but I had a root canal done on a molar 2 years ago and it was easier than a lot of fillings I've had done. Honestly I was more bored than anything since the appt takes awhile. I was really nervous going in since there is such a stigma around root canals but I swear it was one of my easiest dental experiences, except maybe on the wallet :)

They can hurt, but it really depends who you go to. A root canal specialist or Endodontist treats inflamed, infected, painful teeth all day and everyday. They are experienced at giving profound numbness to all teeth and complete root canals more quickly which helps prevent tired and painful jaw muscles.

If your jaw is very infected though and you go in with severe pain, anesthetic may not be as effective and you could experience some discomfort. This is another reason not to delay going to the dentist!

Answer 7

Yes, it does. I've had anything you can think of done to my teeth, including extraction, and I'm afraid root canal treatment is the most painful. It lasts an hour, it's tough to keep your mouth open the entire time and it's a sharp pain (although not constant) that you can barely bare. I've had it done 4 times, it's not cool.

No, it doesn't, the only pain I experienced was the needle used to put in the numbing agents. And since the nerve is removed in the process, there is no pain afterwards.

Answer 8

No, its not painful. Root canal will be performed only after proper anesthesia is administered.However one might experience tickling sensation.

Answer 9

there only supoosed to hurt a little bit

around the gum

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Pain is minimal and may be treated with over the counter pain medications.

Answer 10

Not with normal dental anesthesia, no. Today, root canal is done with one visit, a vast improvement over the old days when it took a minimum of two, and sometimes three visits.