Is a root canal painful?

With modern numbing it feels much like having a filling. It relieves pain rather than causing it.

Will I need a crown afterwards?

Often, yes — a crown protects the treated tooth for the long term.

Root canal treatment removes infection from inside the tooth, relieves pain and lets you keep your natural tooth instead of losing it.

DiagnosisAn examination and x-rays when needed help assess the tooth.

NumbingThe area is fully numbed before we begin.

TreatmentThe canal is cleaned, shaped and sealed.

RestoreA filling or crown protects the tooth.

Is a root canal painful?
With modern numbing it feels much like having a filling. It relieves pain rather than causing it.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
Often, yes — a crown protects the treated tooth for the long term.