happy hispanic woman satisfied patient of dental clinic.If you are having tooth pain, you might be afraid to go to the dentist, just in case he or she tells you that you need a root canal. You may want to hide under your bed instead of making that appointment, but read this information first – it is possible that root canals aren’t as painful as most people think.

What Is a Root Canal?

It is unclear where exactly root canals got such a bad reputation. Most patients who have had it done report that it only hurts as much as having a cavity filled, and in a recent study, less than 20% of people said that it was the most painful dental procedure they had ever had.

So what exactly is a root canal, anyway?

A root canal removes damaged and infected pulp within a tooth. The pulp makes up the inside of the tooth, and it consists of connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. It can become infected if you have an untreated chip or crack in the tooth and bacteria has a chance to get into the pulp. In the worst case scenario, this bacteria can get into the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. If it damages the tooth pulp, though, you may have swollen gums, sudden sensitivity to hot and cold, and pain when you chew.

In a root canal procedure, the infected pulp is removed, the tooth is cleaned out and given an antibiotic treatment, and then filled with dental material. A porcelain crown is then placed on top of the tooth. Your tooth will look and function just like your other teeth, and it won’t be in pain anymore!

Root canals are an important procedure to keep your teeth healthy, and it is just possible that they aren’t as painful as they have been made out to be. If this does little to comfort you, you should know that Bentz Dental Implant & Prosthodontic Center offers sedation dentistry to help alleviate patient anxiety. If your teeth are in pain, don’t hide under your bed — contact the office today to make an appointment. Call the office in East Norriton, PA, at (610) 200-6449.

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