When it comes to reasons why people are commonly afraid of dentists, they might all say tooth extraction or a root canal. Spring Hill residents know all too well that people are in immense pain when they have to get a root canal procedure done, but they do not know the science behind it or why it is important to have a root canal done. Regardless of how you feel about a root canal procedure, getting them done is a lot better than letting your tooth decay could cause other problems. If a dentist recommends a root canal to their patient, it is often because it is the best-case scenario for your feature dental health.
It is All About the Dental Pulp
The reason why someone would be prompted to receive a root canal procedure by their dentist is if they have inflamed or infected dental pulp. This pulp is important because it contains all the blood vessels and nerves of a tooth. When someone is recommended to get a root canal, Spring Hill residents are told so because they are worried about bacteria further destroying the tooth, or possible causing other dental complications with your other teeth, gums, and jaw. Even if your tooth does not cause you pain, it is possible to still need a root canal from the presence of bacteria.
What Happens During a Root Canal?
First, your dentist is going to give you some type of medication or anesthetic to numb the tooth that is recommended to get a root canal. Spring Hill residents will then have their teeth drilled in order to gain access to the pulp chamber and root canal. Once enough space has been created, it’s time to remove the pulp and clean the root canal of all bacteria so it can be filled. After a root canal procedure, it is not uncommon that a patient is fitted with a crown because of all the access tooth that needed to be drilled.
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