Should I Still Get a Root Canal if I Can’t Feel My Tooth?

Root canals as a procedure have gotten a bad rap. Most people seem to assume that they’re exceedingly painful or cumbersome, but nothing could be further from the truth. Dental anesthetics are now incredibly powerful, which makes modern root canals completely painless.

However, if you’re like lots of people, you may still want to avoid the procedure if possible. If you’ve had a toothache recently but noticed it starting to fade, you may wonder if a root canal is still necessary. Here’s why you still need to keep your appointment.