The words “root canal” often trigger fear, but the truth is that this procedure is performed to relieve severe tooth pain, not cause it! A root canal treatment is necessary when the soft tissue (pulp) inside your tooth becomes inflamed or infected, usually due to a deep cavity, crack, or injury.
The procedure involves carefully removing the infected pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the inner chamber, and then sealing it to prevent future infection. The pain you associate with a root canal is actually the intense ache from the underlying infection, and the treatment itself is performed under local anaesthesia, making it no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. The greatest benefit? It saves your natural tooth, which is always stronger and more functional than any artificial replacement. If you have had a root canal, what surprised you most about the experience?
