Root canal treatment : The Complete Process
Does the mere mention of root canal treatment scare you? You might have heard people explaining their experiences, or if you have already undergone a root canal treatment you might know the anxiety associated with it. But is it something to be really scared of? Photo by Modern Dental Clinic The term “root canal” is a part of the tooth submerged in the gums which consists of nerves, blood vessels etc. This term is now commonly used for the dental procedure done to treat the root canal from infections. Is root canal treatment really painful? It’s a common belief that root canal treatments are extremely painful. Earlier root canal treatments were relatively painful but with recent advancements (for e.g.; fine needles, painless anesthesia, advanced instruments) this entire procedure had become as good as painless. It is more painful to live with a decayed tooth than to undergo root canal treatment. Dentists aim at making your experience as comfortable as possible. When is it...