Root Canals Are No Longer The Nightmare They Once Were
The dreaded root canal – or at least that’s how it was commonly regarded and still is (undeservedly) by many today.
First, let’s break down why this was the case.
We’ll start with the anatomy of the tooth, which consists of a hard outer surface called the enamel, underneath which lies another hard layer called the dentin. Underneath the dentin lies the tooth pulp – the fleshy inner core of the tooth containing blood vessels and various tooth nerves. The pulp and nerves extend all the way down the tooth root; hence the name “root canal” as this procedure involves drilling down into the tooth root.
Why is this so? When tooth decay gets bad enough, the tooth pulp can become infected by the acidic and bacteria-laden plaque which caused the cavity in the first place, naturally leading to a lot of pain.
The good news is that local anesthesia is advanced enough that getting a proper root canal is no more painful than getting a routine cavity filling. The better news is that once the root canal is over, your pain will be over as well.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
When a tooth is decayed or damaged, it often needs more than just a filling – that’s where dental crowns come in. A dental crown is a small cap that looks and feels like a natural tooth. It is adhered to a decayed or damaged tooth once the dead tooth material has been cleaned away by your dentist.
In the past, it would typically take at least two appointments with your dentist before your crown was officially installed. The reason is that the first appointment was for an examination and tooth preparation (clearing away decayed and damaged tooth material and shaping the tooth to accommodate the crown), while you were then sent home with a temporary crown while your permanent one was being made in a lab.
With CEREC same-day crowns, all of this can be done in a single appointment. That saves you a lot of time, and ensures you won’t have the misfortune of having your temporary crown fall off (a common occurrence with temporary crowns).
White Fillings
Today it’s more and more common for dentists to use white resin fillings as an alternative to silver (amalgam) fillings. There are a number of reasons for this.
● Silver fillings contain a lot of mercury, a heavy metal that is known to be toxic to humans. Resin fillings are far more biocompatible.
● Silver fillings have no adhesive quality – there’s no stick. Instead, they need to be forced or wedged into place. This causes microfractures in the tooth, creating areas where plaque and bacteria can get in and lead to future dental decay. Resin fillings, on the
other hand, have a natural adhesive quality, so their installation is far more gentle. ● Silver fillings expand and contract with temperature changes, creating further microfractures; resin fillings do not.
● Resin fillings look and feel just like natural tooth material, making that “metal mouth” look a thing of the past.
Conclusion
With modern technology, routine dental appointments are not only less painful and more effective, they’re also less dangerous on your body and lead to more long-term dental health.
There are a lot of reasons not to fear the dentist these days – so don’t put off that dental appointment!
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