Is Root Canal Treatment Painful?
Root canal treatment is performed painlessly. Most teeth require dental anesthetic which numbs the nerve within teeth and therefore patients do not notice any discomfort. Some teeth which require root canal therapy have nerves which have deteriorated and in some instances, these teeth can be treated painlessly even without the use of dental anesthetic.
Some patients are quite anxious due to previous experiences. In some instances, our office provides these patients with the option of oral or intravenous sedation to alleviate their anxiety.
Following root canal treatment, patients may experience slight discomfort. Antiinflammatories such as Advil are recommended for a day or two. These drugs usually control the minor amount of inflammation which may occur and within 48 hours, discomfort usually passes. If pain continues following the 48 hour time period, patients should contact the office to allow the endodontist to evaluate further.
Surgical endodontics is usually accompanied by swelling which occurs a day following the surgery and subsides within a few days. Antibiotics are usually unnecessary. However, the treating endodontist may elect to prescribe antibiotics when deemed necessary. Antibiotics of choice for dental infections are usually Penicillin or Amoxicillin. For patients with allergies to these antibiotics, Clindamycin or Erythromycin may be prescribed.
Root canal treatment is performed painlessly. Most teeth require dental anesthetic which numbs the nerve within teeth and therefore patients do not notice any discomfort. Some teeth which require root canal therapy have nerves which have deteriorated and in some instances, these teeth can be treated painlessly even without the use of dental anesthetic.
Some patients are quite anxious due to previous experiences. In some instances, our office provides these patients with the option of oral or intravenous sedation to alleviate their anxiety.
Following root canal treatment, patients may experience slight discomfort. Antiinflammatories such as Advil are recommended for a day or two. These drugs usually control the minor amount of inflammation which may occur and within 48 hours, discomfort usually passes. If pain continues following the 48 hour time period, patients should contact the office to allow the endodontist to evaluate further.
Surgical endodontics is usually accompanied by swelling which occurs a day following the surgery and subsides within a few days. Antibiotics are usually unnecessary. However, the treating endodontist may elect to prescribe antibiotics when deemed necessary. Antibiotics of choice for dental infections are usually Penicillin or Amoxicillin. For patients with allergies to these antibiotics, Clindamycin or Erythromycin may be prescribed.
