The following is a guest post from our friends at Wassmer Family Dental.
When one thinks about getting a root canal done they may cringe at the thought of the pain they think they will have to endure. While no one ever gets excited by the fact that their dentist has recommended a root canal it really is very beneficial for the health of your mouth as well as the overall health of your entire body. Well before you start thinking of the running for the door get the truth on some of the myths surrounding the root canal.
When one thinks about getting a root canal done they may cringe at the thought of the pain they think they will have to endure. While no one ever gets excited by the fact that their dentist has recommended a root canal it really is very beneficial for the health of your mouth as well as the overall health of your entire body. Well before you start thinking of the running for the door get the truth on some of the myths surrounding the root canal.
#1 Root Canals are Painful: False
Having a
root canal done to a tooth will actually relieve pain that the patient may be
feeling rather than causing pain. Before the procedure takes place the patient
will receive some sort of pain relieving medication that will take away pretty
much any pain. Most people will get a shot or two of numbing medication in the
mouth surrounding the area in which the root canal will take place. These shots
will make the entire area completely numb to any feelings. The worst pain you
will feel during the whole thing is the small prick produced by the shot.
#2 Root Canals Kill Teeth: False
The
whole purpose of a root canal is to do exactly the opposite. The procedure
cleans out the inside of your tooth and is then disinfected so it can heal.
#3 Root Canals Lead to Crowns: True
Usually
when a root canal is done on a tooth it then requires a crown. Because this
procedure is usually the last hope for a tooth means the tooth most likely have
a large cavity or fillings from past cavities. Having a crown added to the
remaining tooth after a root canal is a great way to keep the area clean and
safe from further damage.
#4 Root Canals are Time Consuming: False
Now a
days patients can expect to only need a 1-2 hour appointment for their root
canal procedure. The only reason why you would need to return to the dentist
for a second appointment is in the case of a very severe infection. When this
takes place your dentist will put medication in the root canal area to keep it
disinfected then finish the procedure another day. Luckily this is usually not
the case and everything is taken care of in the first day.
A root canal is nothing to be scared of. There are many health
benefits to root canals that will leave your mouth and body feeling
much better than it did before.
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