Root canal treatment me dard hota hai
Root canal treatment uses local anaesthetic to control discomfort while inflamed or infected pulp is removed.
The short answer
Root canal treatment is performed under local anaesthetic to remove inflamed or infected pulp, clean the canals, and seal the tooth; tenderness afterward can occur while the tissues settle.
What is the pulp and why can it cause tooth pain?
The pulp is the living tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels. Decay, a crack, or trauma can inflame or infect it, causing spontaneous pain, sensitivity to heat or cold, or tenderness when biting.
What happens during root canal treatment under local anaesthetic?
The dentist numbs the tooth, isolates it with a dental dam, makes an access opening, removes the pulp, cleans and shapes the canals, and fills them with a sealing material. The tooth is then restored with a filling or crown when needed.
When should severe pain or swelling after treatment be checked?
Contact the dentist if numbness does not behave as expected during treatment, or if severe pain, swelling, fever, or a high bite develops afterward. Do not delay care for recurring pain because the source is inside the tooth.
What should you ask about numbing and the final restoration?
Ask how the tooth will be numbed, whether a rubber dam will be used, how many canals are expected, and what final restoration is needed. Ask what discomfort is expected and whom to contact if symptoms worsen.
Frequently asked questions
Will I feel the cleaning?
You may feel pressure or vibration, but the tooth is numbed before the procedure and should be monitored throughout.
Why can the tooth hurt after treatment?
The tissues around the root can be irritated temporarily by the procedure or the original infection.
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.