“Is a surgical root canal painful?”
I am a 39 year old male. I want to know Is a surgical root canal painful?
8 Answers
Well it is surgery. They have to lay a flap and get to the tip of the tooth and remove infection. I would say though that the mouth heals quickly!!
You are usually anesthesized and there should be little to no pain.
With proper anesthesia, the surgical root canal procedure is comfortable. Post-operative discomfort may occur and for that, Tylenol extra-strength will help alleviate the discomfort that may last 2-3 days.
I hope that you and your family are happy and healthy.
Typically, it should not be painful during the procedure. Of course, your tooth must be anesthetized. There are occasions if the tooth has an abscess (infection) associated with it, it can take a little extra time to make sure your tooth and surrounding area are numb.
Typically, it should not be painful during the procedure. Of course, your tooth must be anesthetized. There are occasions if the tooth has an abscess (infection) associated with it, it can take a little extra time to make sure your tooth and surrounding area are numb.
If you are numbed up, there should be no pain during surgery. Afterward, usually OTC anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium are sufficient. Of course, my normal recommendation would be to have your endodontist (root canal specialist) retreat the root canal first and avoid the surgery completely. Retreatment usually has a higher success rate. Speak to your endodontist for specifics to your case.
Good luck.
Good luck.
It's performed like any dental procedure under local anesthesia, and it is not painful.
Generally speaking, no. The only time root canals can be painful is if the tooth is greatly infected, but most of the time, the only pain with a root canal is the toothache before the root canal is done. Speaking as a person who has had 3 root canals, I never experienced pain during any of them.
The procedure itself should be painless if you are anesthetized properly. Once the anesthesia wears off, the area around the tooth, gums and bone may be sore for a few days, but should be able to be controlled with over the counter or prescription strength pain medication.
