Admittedly, most people don’t feel a wave of joy wash over them when their dentist says they need a root canal. There are, however, quite a few reasons to get excited about and look forward to your root canal in Lincoln Park.
You’ll Feel Great
Root canals solve painful problems, including infection and inflammation. They put a stop to toothaches and will allow you to start eating normally again if you’ve been avoiding chewing on a certain tooth. You may be a bit sore for a day or two after the procedure, but that pain will go away quickly. The pain of an untreated cavity or another issue, however, will continue to get worse if left untreated. A root canal may also help you avoid health issues in parts of your body other than your mouth. Doctors have linked poor dental health to high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and erectile dysfunction.
You’ll Look Great
When left unchecked, bacterial infections and other dental problems can literally leave you toothless. Infection eats away at your jawbones, making your teeth loose and possibly causing them to fall out. If you choose to pull an infected tooth instead of getting a root canal, you may leave the dentist with a gap in your smile. Even if the missing tooth is hidden in the back of your mouth, the space created by the missing tooth may allow your other teeth to shift and move, ultimately resulting in noticeably crooked teeth. Root canals prevent this issue and preserve your smile.
You’ll Save Money
Removing a tooth not only impacts the appearance of your teeth but sometimes their function. Restoring the look and functionality of your teeth after an extraction requires multiple trips to the dentist for implants, dentures, bridges or other tooth replacement options. Though indispensable for those who need them, tooth replacement devices are often quite expensive. A root canal in a Lincoln Park dental office preserves your natural teeth, eliminating the need to replace them with their costly cousins.
If you’re facing a root canal, come in and see Dr. Michael M. Bukumira or visit his website. He’ll be happy to help you see the ways you can benefit from root canal therapy and perhaps even look forward to yours.
