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If you\u2019ve heard anything about root canal treatment<\/a>, it\u2019s probably negative. Depictions in movies and on TV make it seem like a holdover from medieval times, but that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. If you\u2019ve been told you need a root canal or have a tooth that is hurting (and getting worse), here\u2019s why this procedure is actually good news<\/em> despite its reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fast Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing is better at making toothaches disappear than root canals. Typically, the most severe dental pain stems from an infection that has gone past the enamel and reached the sensitive internal tissue of a tooth, called the pulp. A root canal removes the source of the pain, so you not only feel great pretty quickly, but it doesn\u2019t come back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shorter Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many patients just ask for their tooth to be extracted when they are recommended a root canal. The thing is, this is a much longer treatment process. Once the tooth is removed, it needs to be replaced, which can easily require several appointments to finish. With a root canal, it typically just takes two appointments: one for the procedure itself, and another to restore the tooth with a crown<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Expensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have insurance or not, the cost of a root canal will almost ALWAYS be less expensive compared to removing and replacing a tooth. Preserving your natural tooth also lowers the risk of complications down the line. You don\u2019t have to worry about your teeth shifting because there is a gap, or you don\u2019t have to regularly replace the restoration that fills the space. Over time, getting a root canal can literally save you THOUSANDS of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, don\u2019t believe everything you see on your screens. The biggest regret most people have after getting a root canal is not doing it sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by husband-and-wife dentists, Dr. Krysten Jackson<\/a> and Dr. Eric Parsons<\/a>, El Reno Family Dentistry is known for seeing patients quickly when they\u2019re in pain. Just give us a call, and we\u2019ll schedule you as soon as possible! You can reach us at (405) 262-6737 or click here<\/a> to request an appointment.  <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve heard anything about root canal treatment, it\u2019s probably negative. Depictions in movies and on TV make it seem like a holdover from medieval times, but that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. If you\u2019ve been told you need a root canal or have a tooth that is hurting (and getting worse), here\u2019s why […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n3 Reasons Why You Won't Regret Getting a Root Canal\u00a0(Really!) | General & Family Dentistry in El Reno<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The only thing you\u2019ll regret is waiting to get a root canal, and here are the top 3 reasons why. 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