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Do they give you anesthesia for a root canal?

I will have a root canal next week. I want to know if they give you anesthesia for a root canal?

2 Answers

Hi,

Yes, usually root canals are done with local anesthesia.
They numb the tooth with a local anesthetic. Depending on the dentist performing the root canal, they may or may not have laughing gas to help with any anxiety.