Here are five reasons why root canals may be the best option for your smile and the rest of you!

Led by Dr. Darlene Davis, Soft Touch Endodontics is your resource for credible information about root canal treatment. Dr. Davis is a dentist and an endodontist or specialist in treating conditions affecting the innermost tooth structure. She performs root canal therapy and other endodontic treatments only from her office in Suwanee, Georgia. When you do something often enough, you become knowledgeable and proficient. But first, let’s empower you with trusted knowledge about this common procedure and five reasons why “root canals” may be the most appropriate option for your smile and the rest of you! 

No. 1: To relieve pain 

Treating the root canals inside your teeth offers both short-term and long-term benefits. Often, conditions associated with damage to the innermost tooth structure cause intense pressure, pain, and other undesirable symptoms. By removing the damaged tissues from inside the root canals, we are also removing the source of pain. So, patients often wish they had root canal treatment sooner, as they feel much better after treatment. 

No. 2: To preserve natural teeth 

Dentistry has come a long way. But even with the biggest advancements in dental restorations and tooth replacement, there is still no better tooth than the one that naturally developed with you. We preserve and restore teeth to support the most natural and lifelike appearance and function. 

No. 3: To avoid extractions 

Like the above point, keeping the tooth intact allows us to avoid its extraction or removal. This is a non-traumatic and comparatively cost-effective approach, as we also help you avoid the need for artificial teeth (be it bridges, dentures, or crowns, bridges, and dentures supported by dental implants). 

No. 4: To protect your smile 

The condition of your teeth affects every aspect of your life. It can affect how your smile looks, which then impacts your confidence and overall well-being. Likewise, you depend on the function of your teeth to support other essential functions, such as chewing, swallowing, and digesting food. When teeth are broken, painful, and otherwise damaged, you may not get adequate nutrition due to difficult and painful eating. Imbalances in the distribution of force placed on the teeth may also lead to chronic pain and other TMJ symptoms that adversely affect your quality of life. 

No. 5: To promote a healthy body

When the innermost pulp inside your tooth is infected, the infection does not always “stay put.” It can travel to other parts of the mouth, face, and body through the bloodstream. Such infections have been associated with serious complications affecting the whole body, a condition known as sepsis. We treat the infection to keep your mouth and body healthy, avoiding these and other dangerous complications.

If you are concerned about changes in the feel or look of a tooth, don’t hesitate to contact the specialists in often complex and serious dental conditions at the office of Soft Touch Endodontics. Call our team in Suwanee, GA, today at (770) 212-9771 to request your consultation with Dr. Davis.

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