For many, the thought of needing a root canal can make someone’s heart rate speed up. Root canals have prolifically had a reputation for being painful, uncomfortable, and just generally unbearable. In this article we will discuss exactly what it is like to get a root canal and if the rumors of them being excruciatingly painful are true, or just a bunch of talk. However, if you live in Spring and Richmond, TX, and are interested in getting a root canal or finding out more information about them, we at Charm Dental are ready to help in any way we can.
Should You Be Scared?
The truth of the matter is, with the excruciating pain associated with severe dental decay, what you should be most scared of is what can happen if you don’t get a root canal. The pulp of the tooth based at the center, holds nerves, blood vessels, and extremely integral parts of the tooth that should not be compromised in any way, shape, or form. Sometimes the symptoms of tooth decay aren’t felt right away, and the pain associated with it is onset after the condition has become much more severe. If you feel strong pain in your teeth, we ordered you to see a dental professional as soon as possible instead of waiting for it to get worse.
The Process
To reaffirm exactly what a root canal is, it affects the space within the root of a tooth that consist of the pulp chamber. This exact area of the tooth is home to soft tissues, such as the sensory nerves that carry signals to the brain and are the reason why you feel temperature or pain sensations in your tooth. Our tooth enamel is the first line of defense with any kind of decay. So when we have poor oral hygiene, the enamel is affected first, after the decay goes beyond the enamel and into the dentin, bacteria can access your pulp chamber which then can seriously affect your health. By now the root canal treatment should be underway which includes the complete removal of the pulp tissue in the canal of your tooth root and a complete disinfection of the area is also carried out.
As the blood vessels in the nerves of the pulp are what makes the tooth alive the tooth then is rendered dead after the treatment making the feeling of painful sensations in that tooth cease to exist.
The Aftermath
While you may feel some persistent pain after treatment, this is very common as the nerves outside the root canal are also affected before during and after treatment. The pain will eventually subside as the infection dies off with the help of antibiotics and your body’s ability to heal.
Any questions that you may have concerning root canals, feel free to contact us at Charm Dental in Spring and Richmond, TX. we are more than happy to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have.
