5 Myths Vs. Truths About Root Canals
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It’s no secret, sometimes dental procedures aren’t enjoyable. If your dentist has recently informed you that you need a root canal, you’ve probably been searching the Internet for information on the treatment. However, there are many myths out there that can cause unnecessary concern about root canal therapy. It’s not as bad as you might think – we promise!
Your doctors at Derna Dental Clinic have provided root canal therapy to many patients in Surrey, BC. The more you know about this tooth-saving procedure and what it can do for your toothache and oral health, the calmer and more confident you will feel when you’re back in the dentist’s chair.
Myth: You only need a root canal if you are experiencing tooth pain.
Truth: Sometimes teeth that have died no longer cause pain and need to have a root canal in order to avoid becoming infected. The doctors at Derna Dental Clinic can perform tests to discover a dead tooth.
Myth: Root canal treatment is painful.
Truth: Root canals relieve tooth pain associated with destructive decay that has reached the root of a tooth and caused infection. With the advanced technology and sedation available at our practice, having a root canal can be painless.
Myth: Root canals cause illness.
Truth: This theory is centuries old, and has no valid scientific evidence to prove it’s point! A dentist who was trying to promote tooth extractions over root canals introduced this idea back in the 1920’s. Not only are root canals safe and effective, they eliminate bacteria from the infected roots of teeth, improving both your oral health and your overall health.
Myth: The benefits of root canal therapy are temporary.
Truth: Results from a root canal are actually long-lasting. They relieve patients’ toothaches and preserve the affected tooth indefinitely. The final restoration or crown is the key to successful results.
Myth: Tooth extraction is a good alternative to root canals.
Truth: A root canal with a good restoration is not only cost effective; it allows you to keep your natural tooth. Bridges, implants, and other replacement alternatives that come after a tooth extraction require additional treatments, more time in the chair, and elevated cost.
If you think you might need a root canal treatment to relieve your tooth pain, contact Derna Dental Clinic in Surrey BC. Call us today at 604-543-9191!