One of the most common questions we hear at Oracare is: 'Will root canal treatment hurt?' The honest answer is no — the procedure itself is painless when performed with modern anaesthesia and techniques.
The pain people associate with root canals usually comes from the infection inside the tooth before treatment, not from the procedure itself. Root canal treatment actually relieves that pain by removing the infected tissue.
At Oracare, we use effective local anaesthesia and gentle instruments. Most patients report that the experience is similar to getting a filling. Any post-treatment soreness is mild and typically resolves within a day or two.
Saving your natural tooth with a root canal is almost always preferable to extraction. If you are experiencing tooth pain, do not delay — early treatment is simpler and more comfortable.