{"id":106,"date":"2019-12-12T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T18:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2020-01-21T18:20:51","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T18:20:51","slug":"ask-a-dentist-3-questions-about-root-canals-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/ask-a-dentist-3-questions-about-root-canals-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask a Dentist: 3 Questions About Root Canals Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_104902833__1570643334_49884-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman in dental chair with toothache\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_104902833__1570643334_49884-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_104902833__1570643334_49884-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_104902833__1570643334_49884.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve been having a raging toothache for several days now. It\ngot to the point where it interfered with your ability to just live your daily\nlife. Chewing and even smiling were nearly unbearable. You took this to your\ndentist, who said you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/root-canal-therapy.html\">root canal<\/a>\nin Corpus Christi. You undoubtedly have some questions. Luckily, your dentist\nis here to answer them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a Root Canal Absolutely Necessary? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For other medical conditions, it\u2019s usually easy to decide if\nyou need a certain procedure done. You could take a simple blood test and determine\nwhat, if any, treatment is necessary. But when it comes to root canals, it\u2019s\nnot so cut and dry. Your dentist in Corpus Christi will usually rely on your\ndescription of your pain to diagnose a problem with your tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if your tooth\u2019s sensitivity to cold foods and\ndrinks doesn\u2019t subside after the cold stimulus is removed, you might need a\nroot canal. Lingering pain could indicate an infection in the pulp of your\ntooth (the inner layer where the nerves and blood vessels are located). At that\npoint, the tooth is unlikely to recover on its own, and it\u2019s best if the nerve\nis removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Root Canals Painful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to local anesthetic, you shouldn\u2019t be much discomfort\nat all during the procedure. In fact, it should feel pretty similar to getting\na standard filling. The only element of a root canal that could be considered uncomfortable\nis the fact that you have to hold your mouth open for at least an hour. However,\nit will be well worth it for your toothache to be gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your root canal, you might experience some soreness.\nLet\u2019s talk about how to best manage it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Do After Getting a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on who your dentist is, you might get your tooth\nrestored with a filling or crown that day, or during a separate visit. If your dentist\nsuggests getting it on a second visit, be sure to book that appointment as soon\nas possible. Teeth that have been treated with root canal therapy are more\nprone to fracture without some kind of restoration to protect them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, you shouldn\u2019t chew with that tooth until you\nhave had it restored. Even after that, you might want to avoid using that tooth\nto eat, as it could still be sensitive. You can manage pain and any potential\nswelling by applying a cold compress to 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off as needed.\nYou could also take over-the-counter pain medications as directed on the\nbottle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Root canals have a scary reputation, but don\u2019t worry. Now\nthat you\u2019re armed with more knowledge of the procedure, you have nothing to be\nafraid of! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/meet-dr-thompson.html\">Dr. John T.\nThompson<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor University\u2019s\nCollege of Dentistry in 1985. Since then, he has maintained active memberships\nin the Academy of General Dentistry and the Texas Dental Association. In fact,\nhe was even nominated for the Academy of General Dentistry\u2019s Texas Dentist of\nthe Year in 2016! His practice offers root canals as a way to painlessly cure\nyour toothaches. To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnthompsondds.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Dr. Thompson\u2019s\noffice<\/a> at (361) 242-3151. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been having a raging toothache for several days now. It got to the point where it interfered with your ability to just live your daily life. Chewing and even smiling were nearly unbearable. You took this to your dentist, who said you need a root canal in Corpus Christi. You undoubtedly have some questions. 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