How Much Will a Root Canal Hurt?

Root canals have gotten a bad reputation from how they are portrayed in movies and on television. The truth is that root canals these days are rendered entirely painless by local anesthetics, but there may be some discomfort for a while afterward. However, there should never be any pain that gets in the way of your day-to-day activities. Here’s how much discomfort is to be expected after a root canal and how to know if you need to call your dentist for assistance.