{"id":27,"date":"2017-08-10T14:15:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T18:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2024-05-23T13:24:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T18:24:55","slug":"benefits-root-canal-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/patients\/root-canal-treatment\/what-is-a-root-canal\/benefits-root-canal-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Root Canal Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Root canal treatment is virtually painless and often leaves you with less discomfort during recovery than if you have your natural tooth extracted. Thanks to modern techniques and effective anesthesia, patients who experience root canals are six times more likely to describe it as painless than patients who have a tooth extracted!<\/p>\n

When you undergo a root canal or other endodontic treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection and will continue to function like any other tooth.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Saving the Natural Tooth<\/h2>\n

There are many clinical reasons for needing root canal treatment, but there are also countless practical reasons why saving the natural tooth is a wise choice. Endodontic treatment helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limits the need for ongoing dental work. With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Virtually Pain-Free Procedure<\/h3>\n

Root canal treatment is virtually painless and often leaves you with less discomfort during recovery than if you have your natural tooth extracted. Thanks to modern techniques and effective anesthesia, patients who experience root canals are six times more likely to describe it as painless than patients who have a tooth extracted.<\/p>\n

Efficient & Cost-Effective<\/h3>\n

Tooth extraction can take longer than root canal treatment due to follow-up appointments required for a denture, bridge or implant; plus the cost may be higher. Most dental insurance plans cover endodontic treatment.<\/p>\n

Visually Appealing Result<\/h3>\n

Crowns not only function like natural teeth; they look great, too. Improve your smile and laugh out loud again with root canal treatment.<\/p>\n

Take the time to learn more about root canal treatment and some of the common misconceptions about it and then take the first step to a pain-free, healthy mouth by visiting an endodontist near you.<\/p>\n\t

Root canals can save your natural teeth.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more about root canals\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Root canal treatment is virtually painless and often leaves you with less discomfort during recovery than if you have your natural tooth extracted. Thanks to modern techniques and effective anesthesia, patients who experience root canals are six times more likely to describe it as painless than patients who have a tooth extracted! 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