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Everyone knows the basics of good dental care. Brush your teeth after every meal, floss every day, see your dentist at least twice a year. It sounds simple. But what if you still don’t have strong, healthy teeth? Weak enamel can be a genetic weakness, or it can be caused by other conditions, like Celiac disease. I’ve always had weak enamel, so I started looking into ways that I could increase the strength of my teeth, and found that dietary changes could make a big difference. I started this blog to share my experience, and to talk about other ways you can make your teeth stronger and healthier. There are lots of things that you can do to improve your dental health. You just have to find them.

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4 Things To Know About Root Canal Treatment

19 January 2021
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

To many people, a root canal sounds horrible. However, root canal therapy can be as easy as any other dental procedure. This treatment is used to restore teeth that have become deeply decayed. Here are four things you should know about root canal treatment.

1. It can save your tooth

Minor instances of tooth decay can be treated with dental fillings. However, when bacteria penetrate your tooth enamel and get into the pulp of your tooth, you will need a root canal. During a root canal procedure, your dentist will numb your mouth using lidocaine. They will drill into your decayed tooth in order to remove the damaged tooth pulp from each of your root canals. Once the pulp has been removed, a cement-like material will be used to fill in the gaps. Root canal therapy allows dentists to save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

2. It can relieve your pain

Dentists often discover abscessed teeth when patients come to them complaining of pain. If you feel pain in your tooth, especially if you begin experiencing sensitivity to heat, you likely need a root canal. Some people are nervous about undergoing the root canal procedure, but you will be kept comfortable the whole time. You may experience a little lingering soreness after your procedure, especially once the local anesthetic wears off. However, root canal therapy will stop you from experiencing further pain due to your damaged tooth.

3. It can prevent dangerous oral infections

When teeth become infected, they can be extremely painful. Infected teeth can also be dangerous. Since your teeth are located so close to your brain, the infection can spread if left untreated. Your dentist will be able to heal your infection through the use of root canal therapy. In some cases, patients may need a course of antibiotics as well. You may be prescribed antibiotics before or after your root canal treatment. 

4. It will require a dental crown

After your dentist has finished your root canal procedure, they will need to protect your tooth with a dental crown. Teeth become more brittle once their pulp has been removed, but a dental crown will keep your tooth from breaking. Your dentist may fit you with a temporary crown while your permanent crown is created. Once your dental crown is ready, you will return to the dentist's office to have your permanent crown installed.

Reach out to a dentist for more information about root canals.