The Myths And Realities Regarding Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment is perhaps the most effective way of lengthening the life of teeth as and when they decay. However, all said and done, there are quite some myths that go round in regards to this particular treatment.


At times, these myths act as strong deterrents, which stop people from approaching their dentists at the right time, thereby causing irreparable damage to the tooth. This in many cases ultimately leads to situations when people have no other way left other than extracting the affected tooth. Therefore, the tooth that could easily have been saved by root canal treatment had to be extracted, simply because the patient did not consult a dentist at the right time.


So, it is high time that the myths surrounding Root Canal Treatment are busted.
Root Canal Treatment Myths Debunked


Myth#1: The Procedure of Root Canal Treatment is Extremely Painful


This is the most frightening myth that put people away from RCT. The reality is that it is not at all a painful process from the patients' perspective. The main reason behind this is the fact that high and effective anaesthetic agents are injected in the adjoining gum area to make sure that the patient does not feel any pain whatsoever at all. The procedure involves the removal of the infected pulp, which acts as the source of the pain.


Well, though the pain is substantially reduced after the removal of the source of the pain itself, some pain can be felt once the effect of the anaesthesia is gone. However, the application of antibiotics to arrest the infection and painkillers are prescribed to reduce the pain to a substantial extent. Reputed dentists carry out Root Canal Treatment in Adelaide in such an impeccable way that the patients does not feel anything even after the procedure is done.


Myth#2: Extraction Is a Much Better Option Than RTC


This is another misconception, which influences people to opt for extraction of the affected teeth rather than going for RTC.


However, the reality is that though the affected tooth can be extracted to give relief to the patient from the dental complication altogether, it will leave a gap on the gum after the extraction. This will disturb the alignment of the surrounding teeth disorienting them subsequently.


Myth#3: Root Canal Procedure Demands Several Visits to the Dentist, and Hence It Is a Long Process


Many are of the opinion that since extraction needs just a single visit to the dentist, it is quicker. On the contrary, RTC requires multiple visits and is hence a time-consuming process.


This is again a wrong concept. Even if one opts for extraction, it will need multiple visits, for, to prevent disorientation of the teeth surrounding the extracted tooth, one would need to have an artificial tooth implanted or need to use a denture. For that, they would need to pay multiple visits. This is because an artificial tooth needs to be implanted to fill in the gap.


On the other hand, RTC needs only two to four visits to a Kilburn dentist, though the number of visits is strictly determined by the condition of the tooth and the gravity of the situation.


Myth#4: RCT Is Not That Effective


One school of thought says that RCT is not that effective in treating affected teeth. This is wrong. The reality is that it is the safest way and if done properly, it is the most effective way as well, that will safeguard the life of an affected tooth for a long period, more so when a quality crowning is made on the top of the tooth.


Now that the myths have been busted, don't think twice before visit Devonshire Dental Group for an effective RCT if you are troubled by a decaying tooth.