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3 Things to Make Your First Root Canal Less Intimidating
In this video, learn what happens at a root canal repair and what you should expect in terms of pain and recovery.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on August 30, 2023While root canals are somewhat extensive, they’re less scary — and less painful — than you might think. Knowing what to expect at your root canal might make the experience a little less intimidating, so here are three things you should know before the big day comes.
The crown helps fully restore the use of your tooth, and after that, you won’t need to do anything special to care for your repaired tooth — just practice good dental hygiene as always. Taking care of your restored tooth should hopefully help it last long-term.
References
American Association of Endodontists. (n.d.). Root canal explained.
American Dental Association. (n.d.). Root canals: FAQs about treatment that can save your tooth.
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