{"id":659,"date":"2019-05-29T19:58:33","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T19:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/?p=659"},"modified":"2019-10-29T19:58:53","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T19:58:53","slug":"4-myths-getting-root-canal-lincoln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/4-myths-getting-root-canal-lincoln\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Myths about Getting a Root Canal in Lincoln"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_135445620__1548105864_13748-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"myth fact words\" class=\"wp-image-660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_135445620__1548105864_13748-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_135445620__1548105864_13748-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_135445620__1548105864_13748.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you react when you hear or see the phrase <em>root canal<\/em>? If you cringe or shutter,\nyou\u2019re not alone. In general, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/root-canals.html\">root canals<\/a> have a negative reputation, but\nthe truth of the matter is that a root canal in Lincoln is a positive,\ntooth-saving procedure. For Root Canal Awareness Week, we\u2019re tackling common\nmisperceptions and myths about root canals to help people better comprehend\nthis misunderstood dental treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Root canals are painful.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, when someone needs a root canal, they are\nexperiencing severe pain. But the actual procedure is virtually painless! The\nmost you feel is the shot that administers the local anesthetic, just like when\nyou get a cavity filled. The common pain before the root canal has become\nclosely associated with the procedure itself, when in reality a root canal is\nthe very thing that relieves this excruciating pain. Especially as technology\nhas improved, root canal therapy has only become better, more efficient, and\nmore accurate, giving patients even better results afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You don\u2019t need a root canal if you\u2019re not in pain.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel no pain at all, you may be surprised when your\ndentist in Lincoln informs you that you need a root canal. This procedure is\nnecessary when decay or damage has reached the inner layer of your tooth called\nthe pulp, where your tooth\u2019s nerves are housed. Usually, when the pulp becomes\ninfected, the nerves send a distress signal to your brain, triggering painful\nsensations, but this is not always the case. Basically, you can consider\nyourself lucky if you don\u2019t have pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your X-rays show that decay or damage has penetrated your\ntooth to this point, then you need to have a root canal before more damage is\ndone. Not treating tooth decay can lead to serious consequences for your oral\nand overall health, including additional decay on other teeth, infections, and\neven death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It would better to just remove the tooth completely.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing a severe toothache before you come in\nto the dentist\u2019s office, you can feel desperate for relief from the extreme\npain. In such a situation, tooth extraction can seem like the right answer, but\nit is almost always better to try to save a tooth rather than remove it. Why?\nAlthough dental implants and advancements in tooth restoration have come a long\nway, nothing can replace everything your natural teeth can do. For instance,\nthey can detect the right amount of pressure to apply when chewing and biting,\nhelping you eat more efficiently. Whenever possible, it\u2019s in your best interest\nto salvage a natural tooth over extracting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Root canals take several appointments to complete.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, root canals take one appointment, maybe two if\nthe damage is severe enough. Then, after that, your dentist places a temporary\ncrown while your custom crown is being crafted at a dental lab. Once it\u2019s\nready, you return to your dentist\u2019s office to have it permanently bonded in\nplace. Sometimes, people include the restoration step with the root canal\nprocedure itself. Keep in mind that your appointment to have your dental crown\nplaced doesn\u2019t count toward that total. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, you don\u2019t have to be afraid of or dread root\ncanals. If you\u2019ve been putting off going to the dentist for fear of a root canal,\ncontact them right away for their next available appointment. With a root canal\nyou can save your natural tooth and protect your oral health and overall\nwell-being for the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/\">Williamsburg Dental<\/a>, patients in Lincoln have\naccess to our eight skilled, knowledgeable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/meet-our-dentists.html\">dentists<\/a> at six convenient locations. Each\nbrings years of training and expertise and knows how to treat patients with a\ncompassionate, gentle touch. We believe in performing conservative treatment\nwhen and where we can to preserve our patients\u2019 natural smiles now and in the\nfuture. To make an appointment at one of our locations, call 402-420-2222 or\nclick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you react when you hear or see the phrase root canal? 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