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Root canal therapy is perceived by many potential patients as one of the most complex painful and unpleasant dental jobs. This perception has been constructed based on unreliable and outdated research published at the turn of the twentieth century. It is true that there can be severe pain when root canal treatment is needed. This is usually because the pulp of the tooth has been damaged or badly decayed. During the actual treatment the patient should not be able to feel any pain as the mouth is anesthetised.  The anaesthetic numbs the mouth which prevents the treatment painful as it would be. Once the patient has been anesthetised Kent dentists continue to perform the root canal treatment using the most modern endodontic techniques. Once the anaesthetic has subsided, it is down to the patient to remember to be sensible as the mouth is bound to be a little sensitive. Simple steps should be taken to avoid excessive chewing, talking or shouting or consuming very hot or cold drinks.

The root canal treatment does cause a little discomfort and is a little inconvenient as it hinders eating and talking for a couple of days after the treatment. However, there is no pain and the discomforts should have cleared after three days. The patient will be relieved of their initial agonizing pain they had before the treatment began.