Most of us hear the two words, “root canal,” and immediately we start to feel pain. But dental root canals have come a long way in recent years. In fact, nowadays having a root canal can be a virtually painless procedure.
A root canal is a treatment that repairs a tooth that is very decayed or severely infected. Unlike general anesthesia where a patient is completely unconscious, asleep, and unable to respond, patients under Conscious Sedation are able to respond to conversations and breathe on their own. This kind of sedation helps to make a once painful procedure like a root canal, a comfortable and pain-free experience.
After the root canal, any sensitivity felt is temporary and can be relieved by taking an over-the-counter pain reliever until any inflammation goes away, which should be in just a few days.
Talk to your dentist about using conscious sedation for your next root canal.
For more information on this topic or any dental related procedure check out our website at Livonia Dental Care. If you have any questions, or a dental emergency, you can reach Dr. Jay at Livonia Dental Care at 734-427-7555. "Like" us on Facebook and check us out on YouTube.
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