The Truth About Root Canals

Root canal. Just hearing those two words make most people have an awful feeling. People tend to for some reason associate bad things with root canals even if they have never experienced having one themselves. Understanding the need and process of a root canal can help relieve some of the anxiety that go along with hearing the words. The number one thing that most people are afraid of is that the procedure will hurt. The truth is that the most pain you will feel is getting the anesthetic in the beginning of the procedure. You shouldn't feel anything else because the anesthetic will make you numb in the area. Most root canal procedures can be completed in one to two visits. After having a root canal, it is very important to schedule to have your tooth permanently restored. Having the crown will help protect your tooth from fracturing in the future. I hope knowing a little about the process will make you feel more at ease if you are ever told that you need a root canal.