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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD<\/b> someone begin a sentence \u201cI\u2019d rather have a root canal than\u2026\u201d? The negative portrayal of root canal treatment in our culture isn\u2019t just a clich\u00e9; it\u2019s a myth! That\u2019s why we\u2019re using this post to knock down some of the most common root canal myths out there.<\/p>\nMyth 1: \u201cRoot Canal Treatment Is Painful\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n
Many adults struggle with dental anxiety. The prospect of going to the dentist may fill them with dread, even for a simple cleaning appointment, so we understand why a patient might expect something horrible and painful when they get the news that they need root canal treatment. However, thanks to modern technology and anesthetics, root canal treatment can be performed quickly and comfortably.<\/strong> The best part is that the pain of your infected tooth will be gone!<\/p>\n A common assumption people make is that if their teeth don\u2019t hurt, they\u2019re healthy. This isn\u2019t always true. In some cases, the tooth may already have died, but it still needs root canal therapy to prevent a dangerous infection.<\/strong><\/p>\n Some patients are skeptical of root canal treatment because they think the benefits won\u2019t last very long. This is not true. A tooth does become brittle after root canal treatment, and the grinding forces from chewing and talking may cause the crown on the tooth to break, but this is only a problem with the restoration, not the root canal itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n It might technically be easier to yank a problem tooth than to carefully remove infected pulp, fill in the root, and place a new crown, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s better<\/a>. Our natural teeth are nearly always preferable to any kind of false teeth.<\/strong> They look and work better, while an extracted tooth may result in future problems for the surrounding teeth, in addition to a lengthy replacement process.<\/p>\n To learn about the steps of root canal treatment, check out this video:<\/strong><\/p>\nMyth 2: \u201cIf My Tooth Doesn\u2019t Hurt, I Don\u2019t Need Root Canal Treatment\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n
Myth 3: \u201cRoot Canal Treatment Is Only A Temporary Fix\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n
Myth 4: \u201cIt\u2019s Better to Just Pull The Tooth\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n