Root canals are supposed to save your teeth from extraction, the intention is to get rid of infected tissues and preserve the outer part of the tooth. When the damaged and dead tissues are removed the pulp cavity is drilled and disinfected, then the cavity is sealed to avoid recurring infection, the pain fades, and the tooth structure is saved.
However, studies made by experts in the field, show that there is still infection even after thorough disinfection. While specialists do their best to get rid of the dead tissues and sterilize the canal there are still races of infections remaining. A root canal procedure removes all blood vessels, where nutrients, cells, and antibodies pass through, therefore by removing the blood vessels and blocking the access, our immune system cannot reach the infected part, leaving the tooth susceptible to infection. This makes the tooth a possible cause of disease inside our body. Therefore, having the tooth extracted is the best option.
On the contrary, there are studies that there is no valid scientific proof that involves root canal causing illness and systemic diseases to the body. So, they say it is an effective endodontic procedure since the treatment is intended to eradicate bacteria in an infected tooth and sealed, to make sure that no reinfection will occur. Making fewer bacteria getting into the blood thus diminishing the occurrence of illnesses and systemic disorders.
This all sums up to will I save the tooth, or have it extracted?
Tooth extraction may seem to be the best solution for getting rid of an infected tooth, they say let us do it with one-time pain and get over it. However not all infected teeth should be extracted at least this is what most of the dentists say, we try to save and keep your natural teeth as much as possible. But not all patients may agree because of the cost of other treatments for example a root canal is very expensive and takes time to finish, you will be coming back to the dentist with 1-week intervals and will be tiring for some, comparing it to extraction, just sit down, anesthesia injection and extraction then it’s all over.
Root canal no matter how expensive and strenuous to complete can still have better results than having an extraction because you get to keep your natural teeth and save yourself from gum problems when there are spaces in between your teeth.
Now, does a root canal make you sick?
More experts agree they do not make you sick, you get to save your teeth and natural teeth is better than any replacement.
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