A common question among many dental patients is whether they should save a tooth or have it pulled, and so Smile Galleria in "Anand" explains what factors go into choosing between having a root canal or an extraction.
It’s generally considered best to keep your natural teeth. But various factors will come into making the decision.
Root Canals: Saving Teeth from Extraction
A root canal — or, more accurately, a root canal treatment or root canal therapy — is a required dental procedure for when the soft inner tissue of the tooth, the pulp, is inflamed or infected. This can occur because of decay, when a tooth becomes chipped, cracked or otherwise injured, or even on account of continual dental procedures to that tooth.
A root canal treatment is very often a workable, and even practical, method of saving a tooth and preventing tooth extraction.
A root canal treatment involves removing the inner damaged pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the remaining tooth, and then filling in and sealing that tooth.
The term “root canal” is derived from the cleaning of the root canals within the tooth. The reason for saving a tooth by way of a root canal treatment is because that natural tooth still offers benefits in your mouth. For example, it can help anchor other neighbouring teeth, and it might also be required for setting a bridge, where an artificial tooth is fastened between two natural teeth.
Tooth Extractions: The Last Choice
It does, however, happen that in some cases a tooth cannot be saved. Severe fractures or deep extensive cavities that prevent the tooth from being saved can result in your dentist’s decision to extract that severely damaged tooth. For instance, a tooth that has a crack that extends well below the gum line often requires tooth extraction.
Final Verdict: Root Canals Are Preferred, but Not Always Possible
Between a root canal and a tooth extraction, a root canal is often the preferred choice because it works on fixing your natural tooth so that it could remain in place. However, a root canal may not always be an option, depending upon the damage that a tooth has incurred. If a tooth is far too compromised, your dentist might recommend an extraction, followed by a dental implant to replace what was lost.
Work with Your Dentist to Decide Which Procedure Is Right for You!
Root canals don’t sound as bad when they’re put side-by-side with tooth extractions, huh? Understanding the pros and cons of a root canal, along with the pros and cons of a tooth extraction, will help you decide which procedure would be best for you. Your knowledge, combined with advice from your dentist, could help you make the right choice that will restore your smile and ensure your teeth and gums remain healthy for a long time to come.
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