{"id":194,"date":"2022-10-21T14:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:35:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:35:26","slug":"4-facts-about-root-canals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/21\/4-facts-about-root-canals\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Little-Known Facts About Root Canals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_212070143__1666360866_70041-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a graphic showing the stages of an infected tooth undergoing root canal therapy\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_212070143__1666360866_70041-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_212070143__1666360866_70041-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_212070143__1666360866_70041.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whenever most people hear that they need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/root-canal-therapy.html\">root canal<\/a>, they immediately panic because of all of the rumors they\u2019ve heard about the procedure, like that it\u2019s painful. The truth is, most of what people know about this treatment is not true, and it\u2019s not as scary as it\u2019s made out to be. Read on to set the record straight and learn four little-known facts about root canals so you can feel confident about your upcoming procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Root Canal Doesn\u2019t <em>Cause<\/em> Pain, It <em>Gets Rid <\/em>of It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Root canals are notoriously known to be painful, but that\u2019s not actually the case. Many people associate the severe toothaches caused by infections with the procedure itself. However, once you receive a root canal, you\u2019ll likely feel incredibly relieved because your pain will be gone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Could Still Need a Root Canal if You\u2019re Not Experiencing Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A telltale sign that means you need a root canal is a severe toothache. This is because once bacteria have reached the inner chamber of the tooth and attacked the pulp, which is a collection of nerves and soft tissue, it causes pain. However, if the issue isn\u2019t treated, it could lead to the death of the nerves within the tooth, causing the pain to disappear. This doesn\u2019t mean that the infection went away, it just means that the issue has progressed, and you require urgent treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooth Infections Can\u2019t Be Cured with Just Antibiotics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you usually tackle an infection in the body, your doctor may just prescribe you antibiotics to take care of it. However, with tooth infections, it\u2019s a little different because the medicine won\u2019t be able to reach the origin of the infection. That\u2019s why your dentist has to manually go in and remove the infection and sanitize the inner chamber of the tooth to prevent it from spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extracting a Tooth Isn\u2019t Easier Than Getting a Root Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients would rather opt to have their infected tooth extracted out of fear that a root canal would be more painful to have to go through. While it may not seem like that big of a deal, you\u2019ll need to undergo additional procedures to restore the removed tooth or adjust to eating, speaking, and doing other basic tasks with a gap in your smile. By far, the best option for your oral health and lifestyle is preserving your natural tooth whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re anxious about needing a root canal, never hesitate to talk with your dentist about the procedure beforehand. It can put your mind at-ease and ensure that you know the facts and not just rumors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Arrechea has over 20 years of experience practicing dentistry and loves seeing her patients smile and feel confident in their oral health. She\u2019s proud to offer removable full and partial dentures as well as relining services to help her patients get the most out of their replacement teeth. To learn whether your dentures need to be adjusted, visit Daily Smiles Dental Dallas\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 214-624-6221 today to schedule an examination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whenever most people hear that they need a root canal, they immediately panic because of all of the rumors they\u2019ve heard about the procedure, like that it\u2019s painful. 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