Benefits of root canal treatment

Root canal treatment is one of the most feared dental treatments. Many people will often choose to have their teeth extracted rather than undergoing the procedure.

Due to the modern techniques used in root canal treatment it is possible to restore and save a tooth that is decayed or infected. During the procedure, the tooth’s nerve and the pulp inside the tooth is removed, the tooth is then cleaned, and a filling is placed to seal the tooth and remove the risk of the tooth becoming reinfected.

The team at Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre believe knowing the benefits of undergoing root canal treatment may help to persuade you that there is nothing to fear from the procedure.

Alleviates pain

Far from causing pain, root canal treatment is designed to help alleviate pain. Root canal treatment itself is virtually painless. Thanks to modern techniques and effective anaesthesia, patients who experience root canals are six times more likely to describe it as painless than patients who have a tooth extracted.

Preserves the tooth

If a tooth is infected, the options are either root canal treatment or tooth extraction. Tooth extraction creates a gap which can be restored with a bridge, dentures, or a dental implant. Root canal treatment preserves the tooth’s natural structure and allows you to keep the tooth for many years.

Stops the spread of infection

Root canal treatment removes bacteria from an infected tooth, stopping the spread of infection to other teeth and gums.

Improves the appearance of the tooth

Decay, fracture, or infection can affect your tooth’s appearance. But, with root canal treatment, the affected tooth can be preserved and fixed with the help of a dental crown, allowing you to have a natural-looking tooth that functions like the natural teeth.

Cost Effective

Tooth extraction can take longer than root canal treatment due to follow-up appointments required for a bridge, dentures, or a dental implant; plus the cost may be higher.

Enhances your overall health

If an infected tooth is left untreated, it may cause additional harm to your oral and general health. Root canal treatment aims to safeguard and preserve your health.

Want to discuss root canal treatment? The team at Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre are ready and waiting to help. Do not hesitate, call today on 01622 682 029 and book an appointment.