THE TRUTH ABOUT TODAY’S TREATMENTS Is a Root Canal Really That Scary?
If you have to go in for a root canal, you’ve likely heard at least one horror story about the procedure — “Root canals are extremely painful,” “They’re poison that causes serious health conditions,” or “It’s better just to pull the tooth.” The truth is that modern root canals are nothing like many of the outdated myths circulating online. Root Canal Awareness Week takes place in May, and we’re sharing the benefits of this common procedure and why it’s not as scary as you may think. THEY CAN SAVE YOUR NATURAL TEETH. The human body likes its own pieces and parts; no manufactured alternative will ever be as good as the natural root. Root canals allow dentists to save severely damaged, decayed, or infected teeth, helping to prevent implants. There’s
a reason we try to preserve the tooth rather than replace it with an artificial one. Treating the nerve when a tooth becomes cracked or infected is crucial to prevent further damage. When left untreated, the infection can spread, and the dentist will ultimately have to remove the tooth. A root canal can prevent the need for more drastic measures. THEY ARE SAFE. Myths about root canals leading to serious illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer’s disease have persisted since the 1920s but have been widely debunked by science. Avoiding the procedure is more likely to cause health problems, including swelling, bone loss, or abscesses. Root canals are a very predictable procedure that typically takes only about an hour.
THEY AREN’T PAINFUL. Today’s dentists take careful steps to ensure your root canal isn’t painful. When treated early, there’s less swelling and discomfort, making the process feel no more uncomfortable than cavity fillings. If there’s an infection, we use antibiotics to keep the swelling down, and your dentist will thoroughly clean and evaluate the tooth to ensure there’s enough healthy tooth structure to work with. This pre-treatment allows the specialist to work in a clean environment, reducing the chance of bacteria seeping back into the area. If you are facing a root canal, don’t let the myths prevent you from saving your natural teeth. Contact us so we can refer you to an endodontist we have been working with for the past 25 years. She did Dr. Schermer’s root canal, and he fell asleep during it!
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