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A member asked:
How badly wills a root canal procedure hurt?
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Not much: Don't believe what other people tell you. I have so many patients that tell me after i had performed the procedures that they have absolutely no pain. Make sure you find someone that can work with your pain tolerance and are sensitive to your need. For patients that are extremely anxious I use oral sedation as an adjunct. Talk to your dentist and obtain a referral to an endodontist if warranted.
Answered 11/28/2013
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Very short time: the pain your enduring before you get a root canal is much more. after you get a successful root canal, your pain should go away within 1-4 days.
Answered 2/8/2015
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Painless: Fortunately, with Modern Dentistry, the root canal therapy procedure is painless.
Answered 2/8/2015
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