Is There (Much) Pain After a Root Canal?

If your dentist has recently informed you that you need a root canal, you might fear you’ll ache a lot afterward. That’s a fair concern – rumors can make the procedure seem awful. Truthfully, you shouldn’t be afraid; there actually isn’t much pain after a root canal. In fact, any post-treatment discomfort it causes is very manageable. To that end, here’s a summary of root canal pain’s causes, why it’s usually mild, and when to see a dentist for it.