{"id":5163,"date":"2016-11-07T10:36:22","date_gmt":"2016-11-07T15:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cosmeticdentistsgrandprairiecomblog.local\/?p=5163"},"modified":"2016-11-07T10:36:22","modified_gmt":"2016-11-07T15:36:22","slug":"myths-about-root-canals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/myths-about-root-canals\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths About Root Canals"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/myths-about-root-canals\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/computer-nerd-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"root canal Arlington TX\" class=\"wp-image-90069\"><\/a><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">Root canals have a reputation for being extremely unpleasant &hellip; jokes are made comparing them to your worst nightmare. But in reality, this is a dental procedure that is simple with the reward of saving a tooth from extraction.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">The need for endodontic therapy (root canal) arises due to trauma to the root of a tooth. This can be due to excessive dental decay, infection, or a breach in the tooth that allows bacteria to penetrate to the interior of the tooth&rsquo;s structure.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">The myths surrounding root canals probably got started by people who have never undergone this tooth saving procedure. Some of these myths include that they are painful, take a long time to complete, and that extracting the tooth would be easier.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">A root canal is a procedure where the contents of the tooth&rsquo;s roots are removed. The contents include pulp, blood, and nerve. The roots of the tooth stay intact and remain to support the tooth. Symptoms that indicate the need for a root canal include pain, swelling, tooth discoloration, sensitivity to hot or cold, or pimple like sores on the gum tissue.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">A dental x-ray is always taken; the x-ray is a diagnostic tool, but is also needed to identify the number of roots requiring treatment and how they are positioned.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">Once the x-ray has been taken, the tooth requiring treatment is usually numbed using anesthetic (freezing the tooth); the tooth is segregated to keep the area dry and free from saliva; an access point is drilled in the tooth; and the dentist will remove the contents of each root using endodontic files. Each root is thoroughly rinsed to remove all contents &hellip; if infection is present, medication is placed in the root.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">The entire process is completed quickly &hellip; the number of roots to be treated and their ease of access dictates the length of the procedure. With a simple root canal, the access point can be sealed right away and the process is completed. If a dental crown is needed to seal the access point, additional dental visits are needed.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">Discomfort is similar to having a cavity repaired; extracting the tooth would require some type of prosthesis which would be costly and time consuming. Saving a tooth is a much better option; root canal therapy allows a quick response that can salvage a tooth and relieve pain.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your tooth is bothering you, contact us at The Dental Place today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Root canals have a reputation for being extremely unpleasant \u2026 jokes are made comparing them to your worst nightmare. But in reality, this is a dental procedure that is simple with the reward of saving a tooth from extraction. 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