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You probably cringe when you hear the words root canal. Root canals are often associated with pain, illness, and infection. In reality, root canal therapy is often a pain-free and quick procedure. With this being such a common procedure with over 14 million being performed each year, we thought we would\u00a0 debunk a few common myths surrounding this common procedure. If you are in in need of a root canal in Houston, call us at 713-497-1499.<\/span><\/p>\n Years ago, that may have been the case but now with our state of the art technology, expert dentists and anesthetics, you won\u2019t experience any more pain than you would with having a cavity filled. The purpose of root canals is to relieve pain while saving the tooth, not cause it! An alternative treatment would be extracting the tooth which is definitely painful and you lose the tooth for good.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”\/\/i0.wp.com\/antoinedentalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Root-canal-with-ADC-logo.png” alt=”Root Canal Houston” title_text=”Fact or fiction” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Your Houston dentist will make sure you are <\/span>comfortably numb <\/span><\/a>and relaxed and will remove the infected pulp from your tooth. After the tooth is clean, he will fill in the hole to seal out any further bacteria and repair the tooth with a filling or crown for protection. Most of the time, the pain you feel before a root canal is much greater than the discomfort of a corrective procedure. Recovery times for a root canal and usually last no more than a few days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Saving your natural teeth, if possible, is often better than extracting it. While it may be cheaper to have the tooth extracted, removing teeth without a plan to remove them may lead to malocclusion and even more expensive treatments in the future. <\/span>Having missing teeth<\/a><\/span> and replacing them even with a bridge or implant, while both good treatment options, requires more treatment time and may result in further procedures to neighboring teeth and supporting tissues. Endodontic treatment<\/a> has a very high success rate and many root canal treatments last for many years. It is important to speak with your Houston dentist for the best treatment plan for you.<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t have any tooth pain? This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you don\u2019t need a root canal. Sometimes a tooth\u2019s root infection has become so severe that the tooth actually dies and you no longer feel pain. While this may sound like a huge relief if you are currently experiencing tooth pain, the infection is still present and damaging the underlying bone structure. Having a root canal procedure may still be able to save the tooth structure itself. For this reason, it is important to have routine dental exams to detect early signs of tooth infection and deal with it before it becomes painful and damaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are many factors to consider when discussing a root canal treatment plan with your dentist in Houston. Most root canals can be completed in one visit, while some cases may require two due to excessive infection and inflammation. In fact, most root canal procedures can be completed in just a couple of hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While re-infections of the tooth root are possible, it is not common. New dental technology and materials used to pack a tooth have been specifically designed to reduce the likelihood of infection. If an infection does return, further treatment will be needed. For this reason, it is important to follow up with your Houston dentist after root canal treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n Some people say that root canal treatments put you at a higher risk for diseases such as kidney disease or heart disease. This is not true. This rumor was started back in 1910 by a dentist whose research has since been proven to be flawed. There is no valid, scientific evidence linking root canal treatment to disease elsewhere in the body. During the root canal procedure, the dentist uses a combination of instruments and techniques to ensure that the tooth and surrounding areas are safely disinfected to minimize any risk of related illness.<\/span><\/p>\n Tooth pain or toothaches can be caused by a variety of reasons: tooth decay, cracked or impacted teeth, gum disease and even non-dental causes such as sinus pressure. Root canal treatments are only needed if the pulp of a tooth becomes infected or inflamed for a variety of reasons such as deep decay, trauma. While you may not need a root canal procedure for every toothache, make sure you consult with a Houston dentist near you to ensure your oral health is taken care of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hopefully, knowing the truths about these root canal myths will make you feel more confident the next time someone says \u201croot canal\u201d. A root canal can save your tooth and help prevent future issues with the bone and surrounding structures. These issues may occur if you have the tooth pulled or extracted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]1. A root canal is painful<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2. It is better to just have the tooth removed<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. You only need a root canal if your tooth hurts<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Root canals take many visits to complete<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Infections are common after a root canal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
6. Root canals cause illness<\/strong><\/h2>\n
7. If I have tooth pain, I need a root canal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FACTS: Root canals are nothing to fear!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How are root canals in Houston performed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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