{"id":99,"date":"2023-05-04T17:12:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T17:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2023-08-24T18:44:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T18:44:55","slug":"getting-a-root-canal-here-is-why-it-is-good-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/04\/getting-a-root-canal-here-is-why-it-is-good-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a Root Canal? Here\u2019s Why It\u2019s Good News!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-300x189.png\" alt=\"a patient visiting their endodontist for a root canal \" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Root canals have an unjust and unwarranted reputation\u2014they\u2019re often portrayed as scary, intensive dental procedures in movies and television, and you\u2019ve maybe even heard through the grapevine that they\u2019re extremely painful. But despite what you\u2019ve seen or heard, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/root-canal-therapy.html\">root canal therapy<\/a> is a <em>very good thing<\/em>; in fact, the procedure is arguably one of the <em>best<\/em> ways to salvage a tooth that\u2019s been damaged or suffered extensive decay! Keep reading to learn a little more about this process and why you shouldn\u2019t feel hesitant about undergoing it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Preserve Your Oral Health Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Root canals are designed to fix issues present inside of the tooth, in the inner portion referred to as the pulp chamber. After numbing your mouth, your endodontist will tunnel into the infected portion of the tooth, remove it, and sanitize the area before sealing it back up and capping it off with a crown. It\u2019s a relatively straightforward process with untold benefits for one\u2019s oral health, such as saving the surrounding tissue and bone matter from damage due to spreading bacterial infection. They also immediately address any pain you might be feeling\u2014which certainly benefits your oral health (and your happiness) moving forward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Root Canals Prevent the Need for Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps one of the biggest pillars of dentistry is prevention\u2014not just the prevention of oral health issues in general, but also preventing teeth from falling out. This includes teeth that need to be extracted for the benefit of your oral wellness; although dentists always prioritize a conservative approach, sometimes your pearly whites need to be pulled if things get too severe. However, root canals prevent this! Since they essentially save and restore the existing tooth, often with the help of a crown, it allows you to retain your <em>natural<\/em> smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They\u2019re Notably Cost-Effective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they prevent the need for tooth extraction, they also prevent the need for patients needing to pay for replacement teeth! This makes root canal therapy an incredibly cost-effective treatment option, as tooth replacement options like dentures, bridges, and even dental implants can all be a little pricey in comparison. Since root canal therapy also helps to preserve your oral health moving forward, that also means you\u2019re at a lessened risk of other oral health issues that could end up necessitating expensive future treatment. And better yet, root canal therapy is also often at least partially covered by dental insurance, thanks to its restorative benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They might have a bad reputation, but it\u2019s entirely unwarranted; in fact, most patients compare the feeling of undergoing a root canal to that of receiving a dental filling, which is mostly painless. That said, given their accessibility, usefulness, and enticing cost-effectiveness, it\u2019s a procedure that you shouldn\u2019t back down from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Worcester Endodontics, we\u2019re thrilled to be able to serve patients and families in the Worcester, MA community. Under the leadership of Dr. Karyn Stern and Dr. Niusha Nikkholgh, we\u2019re proud to offer a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services including root canal therapy. 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