Myth 1: Root Canal is a painful process

Majority of the people believe that the root canal is a quite painful treatment. But this is absolutely wrong because before the procedure starts your dentist will give you local anesthesia to the numb the area around the tooth. The dentist will also give you sedation like nitrous oxide if you are apprehensive and tense. This helps to prevent the pain during the process. If still, you are having pain then inform the dentist as he will either give you more anesthesia or use any other technique to tackle the pain.

Myth 2: Since the nerves of my tooth are removed there won’t be any pain

Few people believe that after the root canal treatment Chatswood is completed there won’t be any pain but this is nothing but a myth. Though the pulp of the tooth is removed the nerves which are surrounding your teeth are able to feel pressure and touch. All this is due to the transmission of these sensations by the nerves in the surrounding tissues. Even after the root canal procedure ends you could have some soreness in that particular tooth for about two to three days. Therefore the doctor will prescribe you with some pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve the pain.

Myth 3: If my tooth has to be taken out eventually then why should I opt for a root canal treatment?

Yes! An individual should definitely opt for a root canal treatment because the tooth can last for a longer period of time or your rest of the life. But for increasing the longevity of your teeth you will have to maintain the oral hygiene of your teeth. You should brush with fluoride toothpaste and floss every day to keep your teeth healthy. Go to the dentist regularly for dental checkups and professional cleaning. Root canal treatment has saved several teeth which needed extraction.

Myth 4: If I am not having any pain then I don’t need a root canal treatment

There have been some cases in which the tooth did not have any pain but they needed a root canal so it does not means that if you are having no pain in your tooth so you don’t need any root canal treatment. For example, if there is an infection in your tooth’s pulp then there is no pain in the tooth at the beginning. But if root canal treatment is done it might cause pain and swelling.. After examining from the dentist if he prescribes root canal treatment then you should definitely get it even if there are no symptoms.

Myth 5: After the root canal treatment is complete there is no need to go to a dentist

After the completion of root canal treatment, it is necessary to go to your dentist for follow-up and do have the permanent restoration placed because if the crown is not placed on the back teeth then risks of the tooth fracture would increase.