Do root canals hurt?
Root canals have a bad rap, because most people associate dental pain with root canal treatments. In fact, you get a root canal to get rid of a toothache. So, the cause and effect is backwards!! For the most part, there is no reason why root canals should hurt. Occasionally, when the nerve in a tooth is severely inflamed, there is nothing that a dentist can do to freeze the tooth, and the procedure can be painful. Otherwise, with a bit of patience and the proper antibiotic regimen, root canals can be done quite pain free.
