The phrase “root canal” can be unnerving to a person who has never gone through the procedure. Well, we’re here to give you the scoop on this endodontic procedure, why it’s performed and why it could actually save your tooth.
Myth #1: Root Canals are painful.
Fact: You’ll be relieved to hear that root canals are performed to alleviate your pain, not cause it.
Because of the advanced techniques we use here in our office, it is usually a comfortable procedure without any pain.
Myth #2: Extractions are a good alternative to a root canal.
Fact: Keeping your natural teeth is always the best option. If the infection is caught early, a root canal can help preserve your natural tooth.
When a tooth is removed, it’s gone forever. Tooth loss can cause more problems down the road. Dentists only resort to tooth extraction in cases of the most severe infection.
Myth #3: A root canal causes illness.
Fact: If you do not have a root canal performed, you risk allowing bacteria from the infected tooth to spread throughout your body.
Root Canal Therapy “cleans” the infection out of the tooth and is recommended to prevent infection of the tissue around the affected tooth which may result in abscesses.
Myth #4: Root canals require multiple appointments.
Fact: Most root canals can be performed in about one to two hours in just one visit.
Those with more severe infections may have to come back for additional visits to make sure there are no complications and the infection has fully healed.
With proper care, teeth that have undergone root canal treatment can last a lifetime. For more information about root canal therapy, contact our office today!
