What is the direct answer?
A root canal is performed with local anaesthetic, so pressure is expected more often than sharp pain during treatment.
What does this question mean?
The treatment removes inflamed pulp, cleans the canals, and seals them with gutta-percha before the tooth is restored.
What can you do next?
The dentist examines and numbs the tooth, isolates it with a rubber dam, removes pulp, disinfects the canals, and seals them.
When should you seek dental care?
Contact the practice for severe pain, swelling, or a high bite; facial swelling, fever, or swallowing difficulty needs prompt assessment.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask about anaesthesia, visit timing, the final restoration, and what symptoms should prompt a call.
Frequently asked questions
Can the tooth hurt afterward?
Tenderness when biting can occur, but worsening pain or swelling should be assessed.
Is a crown always needed?
The restoration depends on remaining tooth structure and biting forces.

