Benefits of Root Canal Surgery

The thought of undergoing a root canal surgery, or otherwise known as endodontic therapy, can be very frightening to some. Although there is no need to be scared of this procedure because there are far more benefits than there are disadvantages. In this procedure, the pulp tissue found in the centre of the tooth or the bacteria within is removed. A root canal is necessary when a dental infection is severe and cannot be solved by other, more traditional, treatments. This treatment can also be done in the case of a chipped tooth or when there has been trauma to the tooth.  Instead of losing the natural tooth, a root canal surgery saves it which comes with many benefits. What are some of these?

Relief of Pain

Have you ever experienced the excruciating pain of toothache? People in need of a root canal surgery often have ice packs and painkillers on hand. This will obviously not be needed after the treatment. The pain is completely eliminated by a root canal surgery.

Salvaged Teeth

Everybody wants to avoid extraction is it possible, and with this surgery it is. Instead of losing your tooth, the pulp is removed and the natural tooth is able to stay in the mouth and function the same as before. It doesn’t just save the infected tooth but it also stops the spread of the infection, therefore it is indirectly protecting all of your teeth. Another benefit of saving the original tooth is the expenses that will also be saved – a root canal surgery will cost less than many tooth replacement options such as dental implants.

Fast Recovery

It only takes a few days after this treatment and the patient can be eating, chewing and biting with the same force and sensation as before. In fact, chewing becomes more efficient than before because the natural tooth is still there without the pain of toothache.

Best Option

Think of the alternative – extracting the infected tooth. What will the options be? Either the patient can leave the gap in the teeth after extraction or they can get it replaced. With leaving a gap in the teeth there are many disadvantages such as loss of confidence and shifting of teeth. And when it comes to replacing missing teeth, there are usually big costs involved. Therefore, if it is possible that a root canal surgery could be the solution to your problem then go for it. It is the best option.

All in all, root canal surgery has many benefits – it’s cost effective, the recovery time is not long, it salvages your natural tooth and it solves the problem. Toothache can be incredibly painful, it can leave its victims in agony. A good thing is that it is not a problem that can’t be solved. Root canal surgery can take the pain away almost instantly and leave you feeling as though nothing has changed in your mouth. Don’t hesitate to go to your dentist at Green Apple Dental and see whether it is an option for you.