Many people feel uneasy about getting root canal therapy if they never had one before. There are many myths surrounding root canal therapy, and today we’re going to address the most common misconceptions.
Root Canal Therapy is Painful
Modern technology and anesthetics make getting a root canal practically painless. Our team thoroughly numbs the area surrounding your tooth so that you won’t feel any pain.
Root canal therapy is a lot less painful compared to not getting treatment for a decayed tooth. Decayed teeth can give you a persistent toothache, and a root canal treatment can relieve you from that pain.
Root Canal Therapy Causes Illnesses
There is no valid scientific research to suggest that root canal therapy can cause illness in the future. This myth may have surfaced decades ago before modern medicine understood the causes of various diseases. Root canal therapy is a safe treatment that is administered by trained professionals.
It’s Better to Have a Tooth Pulled
When it comes to a decayed tooth, some people say that it’s better to get the tooth pulled instead of having root canal therapy. Root canal therapy is preferred because it’s crucial to preserve your natural tooth as much as possible.
Root canals save you from further dental procedures to get implanted teeth or bridges. Artificial teeth also don’t act or function the same way as natural teeth, so it’s best to keep natural teeth.
Root Canal Therapy Isn’t Needed If You’re Not In Pain
One of the symptoms of needing a root canal is indeed a toothache. However, a lack of pain doesn’t mean you don’t need a root canal. The early stages of a decayed tooth might not give you a toothache, but our dentist may still recommend a root canal to treat it. Early intervention prevents you from having to feel sharp tooth pain at all.
Next Steps
If you need root canal therapy, consider coming to our office. We focus on gentle treatment and help you keep your natural tooth. Please schedule an appointment with us. We’re happy to get your smile back.
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