This is a common question people ask our dentists, and the answer is no!
Contrary to popular belief, root canal treatment is not painful. Believe it or not, root canals actually relieve pain and preserve your natural tooth. A tooth infection causes the pain that you feel and can significantly impact the quality of your life, keeping you from your normal daily activities.
It's also important to note that a tooth infection won't go away without treatment. It will worsen and can potentially spread to surrounding teeth and even travel to other critical areas of your body, like your brain. So, immediately seeking treatment for a constant and severe toothache is essential.
What Happens During Root Canals in Rockville?
Our dentists use the best anesthetics to numb the compromised tooth during root canal treatment. This immediately relieves your discomfort while ensuring you don't feel anything during your treatment.
Next, they'll gently remove the infected tissue out of your tooth. When they've thoroughly cleaned it out and ensured it's infection-free, the tooth is sealed with a temporary filling and given time to heal.
Once your tooth is healed, we'll rebuild it with a crown or a permanent filling to ensure that you have the same tooth strength and chewing function you had before your tooth became infected.
Contact your Rockville dentist at (301) 963-0800 if you have more questions about root canal treatment.