One of the most common questions our patients at Dentistry on the Pines ask us is about pain during root canals. Many people think root canals are painful but we want to tell you what you can really expect before, during and after. Knowing what root canal pain is really like will make you less anxious and encourage you to get the help you need.
Most of the time the pain people think of when they think of root canals is what brings them to our clinic in the first place. When the pulp inside your tooth gets infected or inflamed it hurts a lot. This is the pain that needs to be dealt with and the root canal is the way to get rid of it. Many people say they wish they had come in sooner because the comfort they get after treatment is so good. Non-Surgical Gum Therapy treats early gum disease with deep cleaning techniques that reduce inflammation and prevent progression. This gentle approach supports healthier gums and improved oral stability.
You shouldn’t feel any discomfort during the actual root canal. We numb the area around the tooth that’s hurting with local anaesthetic. We make sure you’re completely numb before we start any work because modern anaesthetics work so well. Some patients are afraid of the injection but we do things to make this process as painless as possible. We can give you more anaesthetic if you feel anything during the treatment to make sure you’re completely comfortable.
Most of the time the recovery after a root canal isn’t that bad. Most people who get treatment in Vaughan have some pain or tenderness for a few days after. This is part of the healing process because the tissues around your tooth need time to mend. The discomfort is usually not as bad as the pain you had before treatment and you can manage it with over-the-counter pain meds. We give you special aftercare instructions to help you deal with any sensitivity you may have after treatment.
There are some things that can affect how much pain you’ll feel. If you had a bad infection before treatment you may feel a little more pain afterwards as your body heals. The tooth’s position can also make a difference. Molars which do more heavy chewing activity may be a little more sensitive than front teeth for the first few days after surgery.
We care about your comfort at Dentistry on the Pines from start to finish. Please let us know if you’re very worried about pain. We can talk about other ways to make you comfortable and spend extra time to make sure you are. We also want you to talk to us during the treatment. If you feel any pain just raise your hand and we’ll stop and give you more numbing medicine.
Don’t let your fear of pain stop you from getting the care you need. If you need a root canal and put it off the infection will only get worse which can cause more pain and maybe major health problems. The abscess can spread to nearby tissues and in rare cases infections can spread throughout the body. The short term pain of treatment and recovery is much better than the long term suffering of an infected tooth that hasn’t been treated. A Root Canal removes infection from inside a tooth to relieve pain and save the natural structure. This treatment allows patients to keep their natural tooth while restoring comfort and function.
We also want you to know that the pain should get better every day after a root canal. If you have severe pain, swelling that gets worse or pain that doesn’t go away with medication these could be signs of problems that need to be looked into. This doesn’t happen often but we’re always here to help with any questions or concerns you may have during your recovery.
If you have dental pain and think you might need a root canal please call us soon. The sooner we can see your tooth and treat you the sooner you’ll feel better. Your comfort and dental health are our top priority. We’re here to help you every step of the way with care and compassion.