If there is one dental procedure that has a reputation for being the worst it is probably a root canal. Brooksville residents might associate this procedure with something that is very painful, and many patients try as hard as they can to avoid getting this work done. While a root canal procedure may seem scary, it is not as scary as some complications that can arise as a result of avoiding the issue altogether. It is even possible that because one tooth was not taken care of, it can only make the chances are higher that the patient will neglect another tooth that may have to come out.
The Spread of an Infection
Usually a root canal is recommended for people who have extensive tooth decay in order to stop an infection. If the infection is never taken care of, it can spread without the intervention of a root canal. Brooksville residents should know that this infection is the cause for their pain and discomfort in the first place. The spread of this infection makes it much more likely that someone will lose one or more teeth if they do not get the root canal procedure done.
A Root Canal May Save a Tooth
Many patients do not understand why a patient needs to have a root canal procedure in the first place, but this is often recommended by a dentist because if a tooth needs a root canal, Brooksville residents can still save their tooth! There is a point where an infection gets so bad that a tooth can no longer be saved, but this is what the root canal is supposed to do. Many patients do not realize how different it is going to feel if they no longer have a tooth to help them chew.
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