Usually: Root canal therapy is usually performed with a local anesthetic, making the procedure totally painless. Many people wait until they have major infections, and at that point it is much more difficult to treat and anesthetize the tooth.
Answered 8/19/2014
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Painless: root canal may sound like an oxymoron, but new techniques and advanced anesthesia are making it a reality for many patients. It helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and improve your general health.
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Of course,: A dental procedure should never be painful, local anesthesia should be adequate
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Root canal pain: Root canals are usually done using local anesthetic, novacaine, and are painless. However when there is a major infection in the tooth sometimes this will make it more difficult for the anesthetic to work well. Do not wait until you have a major infection
Answered 3/17/2017
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