• Do you need anesthesia for a root canal?

I will have a root canal. Do you need anesthesia for a root canal?

5 Answers

  • Dentist
  • Fairfax, VA

For the comfort of patient, most patient typically only need local anesthetics. If a patient is extremely apprehensive, in this case sometime He / She may need to go under conscious sedation. The only time that a patient does not need local anesthesia for a root canal procedure is that if the tooth is diagnosed with Necrotic pulp ( the nerve is completely dead, no response to temperature, to electric pulp testing, and the tooth involved is asymptomatic ).

  • Dentist
  • Elmhurst, IL

Definitely

  • Dentist
  • Covington, WA

Likely yes. Your nerve in the tooth is where the pain is felt. A root canal therapy procedure means you'll have the nerve taken out with dental instruments. If you would like a follow-up to your question or concern, we would love to see you! If you are in the area, please give us a call to schedule an appointment.

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  • Endodontist | Endodontics
  • Irvine, CA

Yes, even if the pulp is necrotic, you will be much more comfortable with anesthesia.

  • Endodontist
  • Mountain View, CA

It is highly recommended to have local anesthesia for a root canal.

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