Is It Possible to Need a Root Canal Without a Toothache?

January 15, 2026

Filed under: Uncategorized — dailysmilesmacarthur @ 7:56 pm
a dentist showing a patient a model of a tooth

Many patients believe that the best indication that a root canal is needed is a severe toothache. However, you may still require treatment, even if you aren’t in any pain. There are a number of reasons why this may be the case, but ultimately, your dentist will have to be the one to tell you why! In the meantime, you can learn more about the situations in which root canal treatment may be necessary, even if you don’t have a toothache.

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