Root Canal Ready: Why You Won’t Regret Your Procedure

Do you have a severe or persistent toothache from decayed or damaged enamel? If so, it’s highly likely that your dentist will recommend a root canal to address it. Many patients dread this procedure because they fear it will be long and agonizing, but thankfully, that’s not the case.

Continue reading to learn 3 convincing reasons why you won’t regret proceeding with your root canal!

Consideration #1: Avoid Extraction

Some overly anxious patients want to know if other treatments might address their toothache, but in many cases, this is the only feasible option. It’s the tried-and-true solution for repairing damaged teeth that are too injured to be fixed with a tooth-colored filling, for instance.

You might even wonder if extracting your troublesome tooth would be easier, but there are additional risks that come with removing teeth. Bacteria in your mouth can penetrate and infect the wound, potentially spreading to your gums, neighboring teeth, and jawbone, and eroding the foundation of your smile. Plus, your jaw begins to thin without roots in place to stimulate new bone growth every time you bite down. Getting a root canal helps preserve your natural tooth in situations that might otherwise require extraction to avoid additional risks.

Consideration #2: Alleviate Aches

Historically, root canals were often considered intensive and painful procedures; however, that is no longer true today. More recent advancements in dental technology, materials, and techniques have led to more accurate, effective, and comfortable procedures than ever before.

Usually, root canals reduce your aches rather than contribute to them. This procedure involves creating a small opening in your enamel to alleviate the pressure and inflammation in an infected tooth, directly addressing the underlying cause of the throbbing you experienced. Then, your dentist sanitizes and closes the troublesome tooth to prevent a repeat occurrence, and provides a lifelike dental crown to restore its appearance and functionality.

Consideration #3: Prevent Progressive Problems

If you think your toothache will resolve itself given enough time, you might wait to see your dentist. Unfortunately, it’s better to be seen as soon as you notice a problem, because oral issues typically don’t heal themselves. Instead, they worsen until they’re addressed.

For instance, you might think that if your sore tooth starts feeling better, your condition must surely have improved, but that’s not necessarily the case. It’s more likely that the infection in your tooth has advanced and finally killed the nerve inside, so it can no longer send pain signals to your brain. Furthermore, the disease could spread to other areas of your mouth, or even enter your bloodstream and contribute to more serious health concerns like diabetes and heart problems, even if your tooth stops hurting.

Treating a dental infection with a root canal is often the most effective way to protect and preserve your smile!

About the Practice

Patients at Eric J. Marsh, DMD & Michele A. Pisano-Marsh, DMD Dentistry benefit from a husband-and-wife dental duo who share 30 years of combined experience. They collaborate cohesively to provide a complete array of top-quality services to meet all your needs under one roof, including root canals. Then, they utilize state-of-the-art equipment to improve your comfort while delivering accurate treatment results intended to last. If you have a toothache and need help, you can request a same-day appointment on the website or call (610) 432-8037.