{"id":199,"date":"2019-07-18T13:10:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T13:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2019-08-07T13:10:42","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T13:10:42","slug":"theres-no-need-to-fear-root-canals-in-longmont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/18\/theres-no-need-to-fear-root-canals-in-longmont\/","title":{"rendered":"There\u2019s No Need to Fear Root Canals in Longmont!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Root canal therapy\nhas a reputation for being a particularly unpleasant dental procedure. Whenever\npeople talk about it it\u2019s probably to mention how painful it supposedly is.\nSome patients even choose to avoid it altogether. However, such fears are\nunwarranted; in reality, root\ncanals<\/a> in Longmont are no more uncomfortable than other dental treatments\nand avoiding them can actually cause you far more pain in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need Root Canal Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows that if you don\u2019t brush and floss your teeth\nregularly, the bacteria in your mouth will form plaque and eventually create\ncavities. Once they\u2019ve eaten through the outer layers, they\u2019ll be able to\nattack far the far more vulnerable and sensitive area of the tooth known as the\npulp. Infected pulp can be very painful, and you might experience other unpleasant\nsymptoms such as a fever or a sensitivity to sweet foods. Leave an infection\nalone for too long, and eventually the damage it causes will be irreversible,\nforcing your dentist to extract the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undergoing root canal therapy will relieve your pain and let you keep your smile intact. After numbing the area, the dentist will create an access hole in the tooth so that they can remove the pulp along with any bacteria, decayed nerve tissues and debris. Once that\u2019s done, the tooth will be resealed to protect it from further damage. Since the pulp and the nerves are gone, you won\u2019t feel anything in that tooth, but it will still perform all of its necessary functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Root Canal Therapy Painful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The idea that root canals hurt more than other dental procedures is a misconception that\u2019s been around for years. In truth, studies have found that many patients who have undergone the procedure don\u2019t feel that the experience was significantly worse than, for example, having a cavity filled. In fact, one of the main goals of the surgery is to stop <\/em>the tooth from hurting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, after your root canal you might experience some\nsensitivity and inflammation; this can be treated with over-the-counter pain\nmedication and will eventually subside. You\u2019ll need to avoid chewing on the\nside with the affected tooth for a few days. You can brush, floss and use\nantiseptic mouthwash as you normally would to keep your mouth healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I Decide Not to Get a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some patients might choose to have their tooth extracted rather\nthan get a root canal. However, missing teeth can cause all sorts of new\nproblems, such as a limited diet and a changing bite. You can fill the gap with\na bridge or a dental implant, but this can be costly and will require\nadditional dental visits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always better to save your natural teeth whenever\npossible. If you have a severe toothache that lasts more for a couple of days,\ntalk to your dentist. If they say you need a root canal, don\u2019t be afraid; the\nsurgery is the solution for your discomfort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Longmont Complete Dentistry, Dr. James Maurer and Dr. Dan\nMaurer provide a comfortable dental experience for patients of all ages. Dr.\nJames has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years, and Dr. Dan is proud to be\nworking alongside his father. If you have a toothache and suspect you might\nneed root canal therapy or another treatment, contact them via their website<\/a> or\ncall (303) 772-7000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Root canal therapy has a reputation for being a particularly unpleasant dental procedure. Whenever people talk about it it\u2019s probably to mention how painful it supposedly is. Some patients even choose to avoid it altogether. However, such fears are unwarranted; in reality, root canals in Longmont are no more uncomfortable than other dental treatments and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=199"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":201,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199\/revisions\/201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}