4 Reasons Not to Postpone a Root Canal
If your dentist recommends a root canal, act quickly for the best outcome.
Unfortunately, many people are so frightened of the very idea of a root canal that they run the other way when their dentists suggest one. Here are 4 reasons you should definitely not try to avoid getting a necessary root canal procedure.
You’ll be in pain
In the case of minor damage to tooth enamel, it is entirely possible for the tooth to regenerate itself through the process of remineralization. This can even cure minor issues with tooth sensitivity in some cases. However, by the time a tooth becomes so severely decayed and infected that you need a root canal, it definitely is not going to get better on its own. The longer you postpone the root canal, the more time you will spend in pain. The only permanent solution to the pain is to let your dentist treat the tooth.
Infection could affect your health
Research suggests a strong correlation between oral infections and serious health issues including heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Because a tooth requiring a root canal has damage all the way down into the pulp chamber, it would be relatively easy for oral bacteria to gain access to the bloodstream and travel to different parts of the body. You really need to seal off this pathway quickly with an expert root canal to protect your overall health.
You might lose your tooth
If you postpone getting a root canal for too long, you risk the decay inside the tooth spreading to the point where there is not enough healthy structure left to be worth saving. If this happens, you will end up losing the tooth. Losing a tooth is never good. You will be forced to choose between investing in a replacement such as a bridge or a dental implant, or living with the problem. Even if your missing tooth is in the back and does not show when you smile, it could interfere with your ability to chew properly or allow other teeth to shift to the point where they become crooked.
You won’t save any money
One final reason not to postpone a root canal is that doing so will not save you any money. In fact, you may end up spending more money if you need to have the tooth extracted and replaced with a restoration later on.
Call Now for Expert Root Canal Treatment
At California Dental Group, we have skilled endodontists on staff who understand how to provide high-quality root canal treatments that are virtually pain-free and have a very high success rate. Call now to schedule an appointment for a root canal evaluation and see if your painful tooth can be saved.
