What can i do to stop being so scared of getting a root canal?

Anxiety: You probably had bad experiences in the past. Make sure you find someone that understand your history and is willing to work with you. While your fear is real, root canal is very safe and virtually painless. For the extremely anxious patients, i will give sedative and they usually fall asleep during the procedure. You will need someone to drive you to and from the clinic. Talk to your dentist.

Ask your dentist: you can get a low anti-anxiety pill. no need to be scared. its a simple procedure.

Comfort zone: The appropriate anesthesia depends on the complexity of the dental treatment and your own comfort zone. With the profound local anesthesia and IV sedation you will have no recall of the events of the root canal or experience any pain. Good luck.