Nanobots have yet to get going in dentistry so, when it is about root canal treatment the usual imagery of a dentist hovering over a hapless patient with a drill in his hand is one that lingers. RCT is considered as an ordeal best avoided as far as possible is what some people assume because of misconceptions. There are quite a few misconceptions about root canal treatment that linger in people’s minds and these need to be cleared. Of course, your dentist at dentist Epping NSW clinic will tell you more in reference to your condition.
Root canal is painful
Admittedly there is some discomfort but root canal is nowhere as traumatic as it is made out to be. The procedure does involve drilling mechanically into the tooth much like an excavation and then using mechanical tools and water jet to remove dead pulp tissue. The pulp does have nerves so poking and prodding would certainly cause pain but your friendly and caring dentist Epping NSW based takes proper precautions to anesthetize the area. You feel only a minor buzz.
It is better to have the tooth extracted
No. It is not. If you do have the tooth removed then there is a gap left in between two teeth and, as a result, both these teeth are bereft of support. Eventually they work loose. Meanwhile, your bite is affected. You will have to get the dentist to put in an implant or provide a bridge. In either case you are undergoing two procedures and it proves more expensive. Your dentist Epping NSW based will examine the tooth and decide if it can be saved or needs extraction. In most cases the effort is directed towards saving the natural tooth.
Relapses in root canal
The usual procedure for a root canal is to clean the pulp area thoroughly, disinfect it and then seal it prior to putting in place a crown. This is near permanent. Some people assume that cleaning cannot eliminate all bacteria inside the finer tubules and tooth decay will recur leading to another expensive procedure. This is a misconception. It may happen but only in rare cases. Properly done, as at dentist Epping NSW clinic, the natural tooth, with filling inside and a crown on top, should last for 10 years.
Root canal is harmful for health
This age old misconception still survives and it is surprising that people still believe in it. Maybe, in the time it was done about a century or so ago when so called dentists did not follow proper hygienic procedures there were chances of infection that could even have proved fatal. Today, the situation is different. Some dentists even use laser beam to completely sterilize the pulp and tubules and clean out the cavity prior to filling and capping.
Ideally, the situation should never deteriorate to the extent that you need a root canal treatment. Proper preventative dentistry at dentist Epping NSW clinic helps you avoid likelihood of RCT through proper checkups and treatments.
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