Biden gets a root canal without general anesthesia

President Joe Biden underwent a root canal procedure on Sunday and Monday, White House officials said. 

On Sunday, he said he was experiencing dental pain in a lower right premolar, Mr. Biden's personal physician, Kevin O'Connor, said in a memo on Monday. After an exam in the White House Dental Operatory, the presidential dental team determined Mr. Biden needed a root canal. 

The initial procedure was performed Sunday. The president experienced further discomfort on Monday morning before the procedure was finished.