{"id":210,"date":"2024-10-04T16:51:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T16:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2024-11-13T16:58:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T16:58:09","slug":"why-prompt-root-canal-is-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/04\/why-prompt-root-canal-is-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Prompt Root Canal Treatment is Totally Worth It!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Woman smiling post root canal while dentist points out her teeth\" class=\"wp-image-211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image.png 526w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So your dentist recommended that you get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/emergency-dentistry.html#:~:text=nd%20affordable.-,Root%20Canals,-Root%20ca\">root canal<\/a>. But those can be expensive (and painful, so you\u2019ve heard), and maybe you\u2019re playing with the idea of putting it off. What\u2019s the worst that could happen, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, there are some pretty scary consequences to not getting a root canal when you need it! You\u2019re going to want to read this, so keep scrolling to find out why prompt treatment is totally worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Relieve and Avoid Dental Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a root canal, chances are your tooth hurts. Thanks to modern technology, you\u2019ll be completely numb as your dentist works, and when they finish, you\u2019ll likely feel better than you did before. You might experience some soreness, but many patients say their toothache was much more bothersome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of a severely damaged tooth, a root canal will also actually help you avoid future discomfort. Bad breaks can expose your dental nerves to the elements, which, to put it nicely, doesn\u2019t feel good \u2013 especially if bacteria causes painful inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Stop a Spreading Infection in Its Tracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, a dentist will recommend a root canal to clean a deep infection out of your tooth. This is when playing the waiting game can really cause chaos! Unlike other parts of your body, your teeth can\u2019t handle an infection on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means an infection is pretty much guaranteed to spread to your other teeth when left untreated, or even to your gums or jawbone. There have even been a few cases of them reaching a patient\u2019s brain. Needless to say, it\u2019s better to prevent this kind of catastrophe by simply scheduling your root canal ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Also Talk to Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentists know better than anyone just how dramatically your health can be affected if you don\u2019t receive certain dental treatments (like a root canal!). That\u2019s why they work hard to make their services accessible to patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">Sedation dentistry<\/a>, for example, helps those who struggle with dental anxiety, and many practices offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/new-patients.html#insurance\">alternative financing<\/a> to help those on a budget. If you\u2019re having trouble swallowing the idea of a root canal treatment, talk to your dentist. They\u2019ll do their best to make sure you get the quality care you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A childhood dental accident inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Kevin Shively<\/a> to become a dentist, so he understands the importance of urgent care and compassionate service. He proudly offers same-day emergency appointments and sedation dentistry for patients who need it. Since Dr. Shively has advanced root canal training, you can also be rest assured that a top-notch professional will be taking care of you and your troubled tooth. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> his office, call 806-698-8660.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So your dentist recommended that you get a root canal. But those can be expensive (and painful, so you\u2019ve heard), and maybe you\u2019re playing with the idea of putting it off. 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