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I was wondering is it normal to feel pain during a root canal?
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Yes: If you are not numb enough you may experience pain. Usually the local is plenty.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: root canal is complex and some pain does happen sometimes. but for short period till the nerve and tooth is cleaned.
Answered 2/8/2015
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Painless: Fortunately, with Modern Dentistry, the root canal therapy procedure is painless.
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