How painful is a root canal?

Can be painless : If proper local dental anesthesia is applied root canal treatment can be painless . The presence of infection or inflammation can result in lack of proper numbness. Antibiotic therapy prior to the treatment will help.

Not Painful: Dental treatment should not be the cause of pain. Endodontic care with proper use of anesthetics can be painless and proper use of post operative medications can minimise post treatment discomfort. Discus this issue with your dentist before consenting to treatment. If you have concerns get a second opinion.

Root canal pain: As long as you don't have a major active painful infection there should be no pain at all! most of my patients just watch tv and sometimes fall asleep during the root canals, ( i just did one on a 2nd molar last night, the patient feels great today.

Painless: Should be painless with local anesthesia. Make sure you're treated by an endodontist.