Problem

Pain in the teeth can be intolerable. It interrupts daily life, complicates eating and frequently causes sleepless nights.Although some cases can be attributed to something as little as sensitivity, prolonged pain could mean something even more serious — an infected or damaged tooth root. If you have a similar issue and ignore it, it can lead to further complications and abscesses, and possibly tooth loss.

When a tooth that cannot be saved is indicated for extraction, root canal treatment (RCT) is the commonly advised treatment to preserve the tooth. But the prospect of pain, sky-high costs and lengthy recovery times keeps many people on the sidelines. The reality is that root canal treatment is an effective, relatively painless procedure that saves natural teeth and prevents further health problems.

Agitation

Let us dispel the myths and fears associated with root canal treatment. RCT is often thought as painful, but this is a myth as RCT is painless. Modern root canal procedures are no more painful than receiving a routine filling, studies show. As many as 15 million root canals are performed in the U.S. every year, giving patients relief from pain while preserving their natural smiles, according to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE).

Take Mark, for example, a 35-year-old professional who had a mild toothache for months, but didn’t think much of it. Eventually, the pain was intolerable and I had swelling and an abscess. When he finally called in to his dentist, the infection had reached his jawbone. He needed a root canal to save the tooth. It took two sessions to complete the procedure, and in a matter of days, Mark returned to his normal routine — completely pain-free. If he’d waited any longer, though, he could have lost the whole tooth, which would have needed a more expensive and complicated dental implant.

Ignoring an infected tooth is more than just painful — it’s bad for your overall health. Bacteria from infected pulp can enter the bloodstream, elevating the odds of heart disease, diabetes complications and other systemic infections. That can create worse problems in the mouth later on, and costlier solutions.

Solution

What Is a Root Canal Treatment?

What is root canal treatment? They then clean and disinfect the space, and seal it to prohibit any further infection. This mode of treatment is vital to both preserving natural teeth and maintaining oral health.

The Root Canal Process Explained

1. Diagnosis and X-rays – The dentist examines the tooth and evaluates the damage through X-rays.
2. Anesthesia – A local anesthetic is given to numb the area so that the procedure is pain-free.
3. Pulp Removal – Removing the infected pulp requires the dentist to drill a small opening in the tooth.
4. Cleaning and Shaping – The canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected to kill any remaining bacteria.
5. Fill and Seal – The canals are filled with a biocompatible material (gutta-percha) and sealed.
6. Reconstruction – A dental crown is installed to restore this tooth’s function and strength.

How Well Does Root Canal Treatment Work?

Studies show that the success rate of every single root canal treatment is above 90%. With proper aftercare and regular checkups, the tooth that has been treated will last a lifetime.

Cost Considerations

Cost of Root Canal TreatmentRoot canal treatment cost worries many patients. And while root canal cost varies depending on where you live, and whether or not your teeth are worth saving, root canal is almost always less expensive than extracting an otherwise healthy tooth and replacing it with an implant, or a bridge. The average expense of a root canal ranges between $700 to $1,500 in the U.S., but a dental implant can run from $3,000 to $5,000.

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