Key takeaway
Modern root canals relieve pain rather than cause it, usually take one or two visits, and save your natural tooth. With today’s anesthesia most patients say it feels much like getting a filling.
Myth: root canals are painful
The infection causes the pain. Treatment removes it.
Myth: extraction is better
Keeping your natural tooth preserves bite and bone. Extraction is a last resort.
Myth: it takes many visits
Most are completed in one or two appointments.
Ready to learn more? Read our full guide to root canal therapy in Fair Oaks or book a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Will I need a crown?
Back teeth usually do.
This article is for general education and isn't a substitute for a dental exam. Individual results vary.