{"id":491,"date":"2022-06-03T21:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T21:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=491"},"modified":"2022-07-20T21:51:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T21:51:27","slug":"do-i-have-to-be-in-pain-to-receive-a-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/do-i-have-to-be-in-pain-to-receive-a-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Have to Be in Pain to Receive a Root Canal?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your natural teeth are the best possible option when it comes to biting, chewing, talking and more; that said, modern dentistry often prioritizes a conservative approach, meaning that if it\u2019s possible, your dentist will do everything they can to preserve your pearly whites. Root canal therapy<\/a> is one treatment option that allows them to do this, and despite what you might\u2019ve heard about this procedure, it\u2019s actually one of the best possible methods of salvaging a compromised tooth. However, is it only used in dire and painful circumstances? Keep reading to learn more about root canal therapy and why you don\u2019t always have to be in pain to receive it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Common Signs You Might Need a Root Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consistent oral pain is one of the most common symptoms of needing a root canal, but it\u2019s far from the only one. Other warning signs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n