True or false? Root canal therapy is one of the most painful experiences a patient may have to undergo. False! Studies of pain experienced by patients during their root canal procedure show that at least 54% of them felt no pain. Of the remaining subjects, 34% experienced slight pain, 9% moderate pain, and 3% intense pain. There were no cases that involved unbearable discomfort. In fact, the cases in which patients experienced intense pain reported that their teeth were inflamed and extremely painful before the procedure. This is why it’s extremely important to visit your dentist in Naples at Galleria Dentistry regularly. If there are any signs of infection, our dentists will be able to inform you and set you on the course for treatment and recovery before tooth pain becomes inevitable.