{"id":224,"date":"2024-05-31T13:38:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T13:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/?p=224"},"modified":"2024-05-31T13:38:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T13:38:04","slug":"do-you-have-to-be-in-pain-to-need-a-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/31\/do-you-have-to-be-in-pain-to-need-a-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"You Asked, We Answered: Do I Have to Be in Pain to Need a Root Canal?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the American Association of Endodontists, 59% of people are afraid of getting a root canal (beating public speaking and spiders!). The fear surrounding this procedure is largely due to discomfort in the treatment chair, but it\u2019s actually designed to alleviate pain, not cause it. If you\u2019re unsure if you need to schedule an emergency appointment with your dentist, then keep reading to learn the answer to the question, \u201cDo you have to be in pain to need a root canal?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, Do You Have to Be in Pain to Need a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many patients assume that if their tooth was severely decayed or infected they would be in pain. However, that\u2019s just one of the many symptoms associated with dental damage. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to visit your dentist if you\u2019re experiencing other common warning signs of trouble, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n