Why You’ll Be Glad You Got That Root Canal

Sometimes, it can be hard to make the right decision. Whether it’s passing up an investment opportunity, buyer’s remorse about a problematic car, or ignoring the warning signs about a dental problem, sometimes your actions (or lack thereof) can leave you full of regret. The good news is that when it comes to saving damaged teeth with a root canal, most patients are glad they ultimately decided to go through with it. Here’s why!

Why Do I Need a Root Canal?

There are a few key reasons you might need a root canal. In most cases, it is done to save a permanent tooth that has suffered from severe damage or infection. During this procedure, your dentist will numb your mouth, open the tooth, remove the infected pulp, sanitize the tooth, replace the pulp, and then seal it back up with either a filling or crown. This helps your smile by reducing the need for an extraction and prevents the infection from spreading other teeth and throughout your body.

Will My Root Canal Be Painful?

Over the years, root canals have gotten a bad reputation for being painful because they’re always depicted as being agonizing on television and in movies. However, since your dentist will numb your mouth before beginning, the procedure itself should be completely painless. Furthermore, many patients say their tooth feels much better after treatment, because the painful inflammation from the infection has been resolved.

It is important to note that some discomfort is normal during the healing process, but overall, it should still not be as uncomfortable as it was before treatment, and any residual pain should clear up within a few days. In the meantime, most patients can get satisfactory relief from prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers.

The Many Benefits of Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy doesn’t just relieve a painful toothache. It can also prevent the need for a tooth extraction, restoring the appearance and function of your smile. This means you won’t need to worry about replacing the tooth, either, saving you time, money, and potentially further tooth loss due to jawbone deterioration!

So, if you’re experiencing a painful toothache, don’t ignore it and hope it goes away on its own. Neglecting to treat a tooth infection in a timely manner could result in permanent tooth loss, a spreading infection, and a whole lot of regret. Instead, make the right choice for your smile with a root canal from your dentist! Chances are, you’ll be glad you did!

About Our Practice

At Rubal Dentistry Azle, we want our patients to make the right choices for their oral and overall health. That’s why Dr. Frank Rubal and Dr. Jodie Rubal are pleased to offer root canal therapy to help restore your healthy, pain-free smile. If you are suffering from a painful toothache, don’t delay getting help. Contact us today by visiting our website, or for faster service, give us a call at 817-444-2585.