4 Major Benefits of the Root Canal You Need

Financial challenges, anxiety, and a fear of dentists (dentophobia) are just some of the reasons people avoid getting the dental care they need. In many cases, people are anxious about specific procedures, and root canals top the list.

The fact is, root canals are an important tool for dentists to treat certain tooth problems. And not getting the care you need damages your oral health. However, a root canal is nothing to fear, and we explore why in the blog below.  

Residents of the Mamaroneck, New York, and Stamford, Connecticut, area who need root canals or other dental treatments can get help from Dr. Gennadiy Kravets and our staff at All Bright Dental.

Reasons people avoid root canals

Root canals are the treatment people avoid for many misinformed reasons, including:

• Pain: people associate root canals with pain. However, removing the pulp and the nerves actually relieves it
• Lack of pain: just because you aren’t feeling pain in your tooth doesn’t mean there is not a problem 
• Illness: it’s a misconception that getting a root canal can lead to illness 
• Fear: a root canal doesn’t actually remove the tooth’s root — just the pulp inside

Signs you need a root canal

Root canals treat infections of the teeth, specifically the pulp. Infections are due to issues like cavities or cracked or damaged teeth, where bacteria get past the tough enamel and damage the pulp. When this happens, you might experience: 

• Swollen gums or jaw 
• Pimples on your gums 
• Tooth discoloration 
• Loose teeth 
• Pressure
• Chronic pain

Advantages of getting a root canal

Root canals offer many benefits, including:

1. Stopping infection

Dental infections can enter the teeth and gums and eventually work their way into other areas of the body. Therefore, removing the diseased pulp helps to prevent the further spread of infection. 

2. Restoring function

The swelling, pain, and other symptoms of infection can make daily activities like chewing challenging. Removing the source of infection gets you back to normal.

3. Pain-free process 

Root canals aren’t actually painful. Because pain is an issue that leads to anxiety for many people when it comes to dental care, knowing that a root canal won’t cause pain is comforting. 

4. Cost-effective

Root canals are inexpensive and typically covered by most dental insurance. That means you can get the advantages of better oral health at a reasonable price.

Root canals may sound scary, but they are a safe and important way to help preserve your dental health. If you’re struggling with the signs of dental issues, make an appointment with Dr. Kravets and All Bright Dental today.