Endodontics are know to the layperson as root canals. The thought of one rallies comics and sends shudders through the average person, and they will never go to top of anyone’s wish list of activities.In reality, a root canal is often the only a tooth can be saved, or more urgently the only way to obtain relief from acute pain. With modern techniques, the chances the procedure will be accomplished painlessly are very good. In fact–many patients leave feeling better and in less pain than when they came in for their appointment! Also, many can now be finished in one appointment.