Root Canal Treatment
When a dentist tells a patient they'll probably need a root canal treatment, a common answer is: "What are some alternatives to the root canal? "Many patients are anxious and apprehensive about having a root canal, so the question arises whether it is the most efficient way to treat a dying tooth. Let's look at why patients can need a root canal treatment, what are some alternatives and how successful each is. What is root canal treatment? A root canal has the function of reducing pain and protecting an infected and dying tooth. Inside a tooth the living tissue is called pulp and keeps the tooth healthy and alive. If the pulp gets inflamed or infected, it may need to be removed to save the tooth. And that can be because of: Tooth decay which causes pulp infection or inflammation Several oral treatments on the same tooth. Gum disease Alternative root canal The simplest alternative to a root canal is simply to cut the tooth. Many dental practitioners are going to tell...