{"id":509,"date":"2011-08-03T17:02:28","date_gmt":"2011-08-03T17:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/?p=509"},"modified":"2017-01-09T21:25:29","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T21:25:29","slug":"root-canals-are-nothing-to-fear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/root-canals-are-nothing-to-fear\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canals Are Nothing To Fear!"},"content":{"rendered":"

DO YOU HEAR THE WORDS \u201cROOT CANAL\u201d AND CRINGE?<\/strong> For some crazy reason, a root canal seems to be the default treatment used in just about every tired joke that revolves around dentistry. Somehow, root canals have established an infamous reputation<\/strong> for being painful, causing people to do all they can to avoid them.<\/p>\n

Of course, here at Lake Oconee Dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>we remind everyone<\/strong> that they should do all they can to keep their teeth healthy and to minimize the amount of restorative dental work needed. However, here\u2019s the deal… In most cases,<\/strong> root canals are no more uncomfortable than having a cavity filled, and the benefits greatly<\/strong> outweigh any minimal discomfort.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, if you have a decaying, dying or dead tooth, a root canal may be the only way to save it\u2014and saving your natural teeth is nearly always the best way to go<\/strong>. Healthy, stable, natural teeth allow you to eat the foods you want and to maintain proper nutrition. They are an integral part of your lifelong health. A root canal is often the very best way to preserve that natural tooth. Alternatives to root canals are typically far more involved, are more costly, and require additional treatments including having the tooth completely extracted and replaced with a bridge, implant or denture.<\/p>\n

Here at Lake Oconee Dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> we want to be sure you understand that there are potential side effects that can result from an untreated root canal infection, including:<\/p>\n