{"id":315,"date":"2024-06-03T14:45:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T14:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/?p=315"},"modified":"2024-06-27T14:52:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T14:52:17","slug":"the-ins-and-outs-of-root-canal-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/03\/the-ins-and-outs-of-root-canal-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ins and Outs of Root Canal Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Root canals<\/a> are often misunderstood and, oddly, frequently picked on by Hollywood scriptwriters. A scene from the old horror-comedy flick Little Shop of Horrors <\/em>comes to mind. But your dentist isn\u2019t a sadist, and root canals are surprisingly comfortable for the majority of patients. For the full details on what sort of discomfort you can expect from your root canal treatment, keep reading. We\u2019ll give it to you straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Are Root Canals Painful? Survey Says: No<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to modern techniques, equipment, and numbing medication, you aren\u2019t likely to feel much (if any) of your root canal treatment. First and foremost, your dentist will numb the site of your root canal with a local anesthetic. And it\u2019s very effective \u2013 most patients report little to no discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, most patients report that their root canal treatment was no more uncomfortable than getting a large filling! You might feel some slight pressure, but overall you shouldn\u2019t feel pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Your Root Canal Recovery<\/em> Might Hurt a Teensy Bit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When we say \u201ca teensy bit,\u201d we really mean it! This type of discomfort is more like the sensitivity you might experience after any other dental treatment. Since your dentist essentially cleans out the inside of your tooth during a root canal, your tooth and gums are simply sore from the experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over-the-counter pain relievers are usually able to soothe root canal recovery discomfort. Saltwater rinses and ice packs can also help you quickly and easily alleviate any negative sensations. You\u2019ll be sore for about three days, but after that you should be right as rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Call Your Doctor for Root Canal Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you do experience severe root canal pain, or if discomfort continues after three days, contact your emergency dentist<\/a>. You could have a complication, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n