Most patients have the misconception that root canal treatments are painful. On the contrary.  The pain usually is occuring before treatment begins.  There can be varying degrees of post-treatment discomfort, but that is easily handled by medications when needed.

The actual treatment is a painless procedure.  The anesthetics I use are very good.  Once all the signs and symptoms of numbness are there, I always test the tooth to be worked on to make sure it is deeply anesthetized.  If the there is any hint of sensitivity, I add some extra anesthetic into the gum that is already numb.  I WILL NOT EVER WORK ON A TOOTH THAT IS NOT ALL THE WAY NUMB.

The comfort of the patient is my number one concern.

Until next time,

David

This is the first "blog" I have posted to my new web site so please bear with me. I am just learning how to do this.  I want to introduce myself first.  I am David Allison, an Endodontist, or a root canal specialist.  I live and practice in Columbus, GA.  I have been a practicing endodontist for 25-1/2 years.

If you have any questions about Painless Root Canals, aka Stress Free Root Canals, please send me an email or call our office.  We are opened Monday through Thursday from 8:30-12:00 and from 2:00-5:00 EST and on Fridays from 8:30-3:00.

I will begin posting messages that will answer many of your questions as soon as I get my website more operational.

Thank you,

David Allison