{"id":40,"date":"2022-03-24T14:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2022-04-06T14:36:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T14:36:37","slug":"4-root-canal-truths-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/24\/4-root-canal-truths-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Root Canal Truths You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Picture1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling dentist showing patient X-ray\" class=\"wp-image-41\" width=\"297\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Picture1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Picture1.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you terrified over the thought of needing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">root canal therapy<\/a>? You probably have its scary reputation to thank for that. The good news is that the procedure itself is actually quite straightforward due to significant advancements in both technology and the field of dentistry. As a result, many patients feel much calmer once they hear all the facts about this tooth-saving treatment. To learn more, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #1: Pain Isn\u2019t the Only Symptom to Look Out for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true: pain is a common sign that you need root canal therapy. However, it isn\u2019t the only one. Many patients often jump for joy when their once painful toothache goes radio silent. Sadly, that\u2019s likely a sign the infection has \u201ckilled\u201d the nerve. At this point, it\u2019s crucial to get in touch with your emergency dentist so they can intervene with a root canal before a more extensive procedure, like a tooth extraction, is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #2: Antibiotics Won\u2019t Cure the Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since antibiotics can effectively target infections in other areas of your body, you might assume the same approach can be taken when it comes to your oral health. Unfortunately, that\u2019s not the case. The medicine won\u2019t be able to reach the inner layers of your tooth, allowing the infection to progress in the meantime. So, don\u2019t rely on antibiotics \u2013 schedule an appointment with your dentist for root canal therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #3: Root Canal Therapy Isn\u2019t Painful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common myths surrounding root canal therapy is that the procedure is incredibly painful. While it likely was centuries prior, that\u2019s certainly not the case today. In fact, many patients find the experience to be no more cumbersome than a traditional filling \u2013 thank goodness for powerful numbing agents! The most you will feel is some slight pressure from your dental team working. If even this makes you nervous, then ask about sedation dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #4: Root Canals Save Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is always to save your natural teeth, even if they have experienced decay or damage. Root canal therapy allows dentists to do just that! If you neglect to seek treatment, however, then this tooth-saving treatment will no longer be an option. Instead, the tooth will need to be removed entirely and replaced with a dental implant or bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s natural to feel some nerves, you have nothing to fear when it comes to root canal therapy. Thanks to innovations in dentistry, this procedure is more straightforward and comfortable than ever before!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/\">Long Family Dental<\/a> are Dr. Bob and Dr. Chris. As a highly-trained dental team, they have the talent and experience needed to efficiently restore damaged teeth with root canal therapy \u2013 in a comfortable manner too! Plus, we have two convenient locations in Midlothian and Cleburne, ensuring we aren\u2019t far when you need us most. If you have a question about root canal therapy or need to schedule an appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(972) 775-3192<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you terrified over the thought of needing root canal therapy? You probably have its scary reputation to thank for that. The good news is that the procedure itself is actually quite straightforward due to significant advancements in both technology and the field of dentistry. As a result, many patients feel much calmer once they [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>4 Root Canal Truths You Should Know | Long Family Dental - Midlothian<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does the thought of needing a root canal still scare you? 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