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Root Canal Treatment: The Truth Behind the Myths

Root Canal Treatment: The Truth Behind the Myths

Root Canal treatment is a dental procedure that involves removing the infected or inflamed pulp from your teeth’s inner area and cleaning and sealing it to prevent any further damage or infection.

Many people experience a feeling of panic and hesitation when they think of having a root canal treatment. Root canal treatment has always been un popular for being painful and time-consuming, but that is not true.

Let’s debunk some common myths about root canal treatment.

Myth 1: Root canal treatment is painful and traumatic

Many people think that root canal treatment will give them intense pain and discomfort, and thus they hesitate in getting the proper treatment done.

But, this is the result of the outdated experiences of people having treatment in the past. With the advancements in modern dentistry, root canal has now become painless, hassle-free and a quick procedure.

Myth 2: RCT can cause illness

It is said that RCT can cause diseases or illnesses such as cancer or heart disease by the spread of bacteria in the bloodstream. But this claim is based on outdated research carried out a long time ago.

Root canal treatment includes sealing the infected part after cleaning which avoids the spread of bacteria in other areas of the mouth and the blood stream.

Myth 3:Root canal treatment is a lengthy process.

Many people think that RCT can take time due to multiple visits for treatment.

But due to recent advancements in dentistry, most root canal treatment scan be completed in one or two visits. In some cases, it may require more visits due to complications. The time duration and number of visits depend on various factors such as:

  • Severity and complexity of decay and infection
  • Location and number of teeth that need treatment
  • Type and quality of the restoration materials and equipment

Myth 4:Tooth extraction is better than root canal treatment

Due to the fear of pain, discomfort, and the possibility of spreading bacteria , many people think that a tooth extraction is far better than having a root canal treatment.

But, nothing can match the look and functioning of your natural teeth, so the best option is to save your natural teeth which is possible through root canal treatment.

Myth 5:Root canal treatment makes teeth weaker

Many people think that root canal treatment will make their teeth weaker and can pose damage to their teeth.

It is not true, rather root canal treatment will streng then your tooth by removing the infected tissues and filling the space with strong and inert material that will save it from any further infections.

Myth 6: RCT is not safe for pregnant women

Many pregnant women believe that RCT is not safe for their babies. They generally doubt the use of anesthesia and exposure to radiation during X-rays.

But this is just a myth, root canal treatment is performed under the effect of local anesthesia and there is minimal exposure to the radiations used, both of which do not pose any harm to the mother and her unborn baby.

Root canal treatment is the optimal solution to treat your tooth from infection and damage and to save it from further infections and complications. Contrary to the myths, root canal treatment is not painful,does not cause illness, and is better than having a tooth removed.

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