Root canal treatment does not have the best reputation, but really it is not that bad! Early root canal treatment may have been rather uncomfortable, but in the world of modern dentistry, root canal treatment causes minimal discomfort and can give significant pain relief.

In this month’s blog the team at KentEndo look at the benefits of undergoing root canal treatment

Relieve Pain

Root canal treatment is virtually painless and often leaves you with less discomfort during recovery than if you have your tooth extracted. Thanks to modern techniques and effective anaesthesia, patients who experience root canal treatment are six times more likely to describe it as painless than patients who have a tooth extracted.

Retain your natural tooth.

Undergoing root canal treatment should mean that you are able to retain your natural tooth in the long term. Saving your natural tooth is the best outcome, offering both functional and visual benefits, you can also avoid the additional treatment that is required to replace a missing tooth.

A modest price tag.

Many people believe that undergoing root canal treatment is an expensive option, but this may not be the case when you compare it to the cost of having a tooth extraction and then replacing the tooth. It is important to ensure that you have all the necessary information on the associated costs before you decide.

Protect your surrounding teeth.

By having your root canal treatment you are doing the teeth in the surrounding area a favour too. If left untreated the infection in your tooth can spread, meaning you could end up needing two or three teeth treated.  By addressing the issue as soon as possible, you will not only improve the health of the infected tooth but also the others that surround it.

Save time.

In addition to misconceptions about how much root canal treatment costs and how much it will hurt, some patients are put off root canal treatment because of how long they perceive it will take. In most cases you will not need to make endless trips to the dentist, and you won’t need to spend an extended amount of time recovering from the procedure. It is often possible to complete treatment in as little as two visits.

When you start to look closely at what a root canal treatment can offer, and what it entails, it becomes clear that the positives far outweigh the negatives. As long as you work closely with your dentist from the start to plan this treatment and get answers to any questions you may have, this should be a positive experience from start to finish.

At KentEndo you can be safe in the knowledge that you will always receive the highest possible level of care, in a relaxed and calm environment. If you have any concerns or queries do not hesitate to ask one of the team on 01622 225555.