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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWith the first root canal performed in 1917, this\ntreatment is only just over 100 years old. During that time, many smiles and\nteeth have been saved due to it, but it is still rarely on the top of a dental\npatients treatment list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? Because many myths surround root canals;\nfrom them supposedly killing the tooth, to them supposedly causing a higher\nrate of infection, it is easy to see why so many patients are put off the idea\nof having one. But with the obvious benefits that will be explored in this\narticle, there are many reasons to reconsider endodontics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nDental Rooms<\/strong>, our dentist in Wimbledon<\/a> has helped\nmultiple patients regain their smiles and their confidence with endodontics,\npreventing extractions and restoring overall oral health. Painless, simple and\nwith the ability to last a lifetime, there are many reasons to opt for a root\ncanal over an extraction. Simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n But what exactly makes a root canal superior to\nan extraction? Our dentist in Wimbledon<\/strong>\noffers 5 answers to that question below. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cosmetic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Firstly, a key advantage of having a root canal\nis that it offers an obvious cosmetic benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As many teeth that require root canals are either\ndamaged or infected, the only other alternative is extraction. This may not\nseem like a big deal, but if the tooth is at the front of your mouth your smile\nwill be impacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Infection control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned earlier, when our dentist in Wimbledon<\/strong> performs a root canal, it is probably\ndue to an infection in the pulp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While immensely uncomfortable, such infections\ncan easily spread to other parts of the mouth, creating a more serious problem.\nIf you have a root canal, the infected debris is physically removed from the\npulp and the infection is better controlled. But we may need to throw some\nantibiotics in for good measure too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The initial cost of endodontics may seem high and\ncan put many patients off the idea. But when compared to the cost of a full\nextraction and a fitted bridge, dentures or dental implant fittings to close\nthe gap and restore functionality to your mouth, the price is much more\nreasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-term health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A gap in your mouth can act as a magnet for\nbacteria and plaque; if you opt for dental extraction over a root canal, then\nyou run a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, tooth decay on the\nsurrounding teeth or jaw shrinkage due to bone recession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A root canal bypasses all these problems and\nallows you to maintain the health of both your mouth and your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preservation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n And finally, a root canal preserves and restores\nthe previously damaged tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a crown or filling is applied once the\nprocedure is complete, you will be able to bite into food as you did before,\nwithout concern about the tooth being brittle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to dental procedures, there are fewer that are more universally disliked than endodontics; more commonly known as the root canal. With the first root canal performed in 1917, this treatment is only just over 100 years old. During that time, many smiles and teeth have been saved due to it, but it … Continue reading Root canals; why they are important to keep your smile gleaming<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":400,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dentist"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t