5 MYTHS ABOUT RCT..
Put your mind at ease as we reveal five most common myths about root canals:
MYTH 1. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IS PAINFUL
FACT: The pain from a severe toothache, often caused by damaged tissues in the tooth, can be easily remedied when specialist removes the damaged tissue through root canal treatment and most cases can be treated quickly and comfortably.
MYTH 2: RCT REQUIRES A LOT OF APPOINTMENTS/VISITS
FACT: With today’s cutting edge technology, most root canals can be performed in one or two clinic visits.
MYTH 3 : ITS BETTER TO PULL THE TOOTH OFF THAN GET A RCT
FACT: Saving your natural teeth, if possible, is always the best option. Nothing artificial can replace the look or function of a natural tooth Replacing an extracted tooth with a bridge or implant requires more time in treatment and may result in further procedures to neighboring teeth and supporting tissue.
MYTH 4 :ROOT CANAL TREATMENT CAUSES ILLNESS
FACT: There is no valid, scientific evidence linking root canal treatment to disease elsewhere in the body.
MYTH 5: AFTER HAVING A ROOT CANAL, MY TOOTH IS COMPLETELY RESTORED
FACT: After the pulp of the tooth has been removed, the tooth can become very dry and brittle. Having a permanent restoration like getting a crown/cap fixed will help protect your tooth from fracturing.
