If you ask ten people about root canal treatment, chances are at least seven will say the same thing: “It’s painful.”“Once you do a root canal, the tooth is gone anyway.”“Better to just remove the tooth.”

It often starts quietly. A mild discomfort when you sip hot tea. A sharp sensation while chewing on one side.

Imagine your tooth has a tiny “room” inside it — that’s where the nerves and blood supply live. When this inner part (the pulp) gets infected or damaged, the pain can be intense.