Is a Root Canal painful? | Dentist Answer

# Is a [Root Canal](/treatments/root-canal-treatment) painful? *Quick Dental Answer | 2026-02-25* ## The Short Answer > **No. With modern **local anesthesia**, a Root Canal is as **painless as a filling**. The pain you feel comes from the infection itself, not the treatment. The procedure removes the nerve, instantly stopping the pain.** ## Clinical Explanation At Noble Dental Care, we use "Electronic Anesthesia Delivery" (Wand) which makes even the injection pain-free. A Root Canal allows you to keep your natural tooth instead of extracting it. Post-procedure discomfort is mild and manageable with Ibuprofen. ## Related Treatments * Root Canal Treatment * [Crowns](/treatments/dental-crowns-bridges) ## When to see a doctor? If you are experiencing this issue, it is best to get a professional evaluation. --- *Answered by Dr. Dhivakaran, Noble Dental Care.*