Are Root Canals Really Painful? Separating the Biggest Myths from the Facts
If you've been told you need a root canal, you've probably heard a few horror stories. For decades, root canals have had an unfair reputation for being painful. Movies, television shows, and outdated stories have convinced many people that a root canal is something to fear. The truth? Modern root canal treatment is designed to relieve pain—not cause it. At Eastern Idaho Endodontics, one of the most common things we hear from patients after treatment is: "That was so much easier than I expected." Let's separate fact from fiction and answer some of the biggest questions patients have about root
