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You\u2019ve had a toothache for quite some time now, so naturally you went to the dentist for treatment. They informed you that you needed a root canal treatment<\/a>, which doesn\u2019t sound pleasant at all. But luck seemed to smile down on you when your tooth suddenly stopped hurting. That means you don\u2019t need the root canal anymore, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not so fast, partner! Your oral health is still in danger, and you should go to your root canal appointment. Keep reading to find out why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Point of a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving headfirst into the issue of your now-non-existent toothache, it\u2019s important to have a good understanding of what root canal treatments are for. Typically, your dentist recommends this method when something deep inside your tooth needs to be removed, such as an infection, bacteria, or dead nerve. Keep in mind that your pearly whites can\u2019t combat these things on their own, so without treatment, these dangerous substances aren\u2019t going anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Probably Still Need One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since there\u2019s no way your infection or decay has healed, you still need to have your tooth cleaned out \u2013 otherwise, infection could spread to other parts of your body or even become deadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What has probably happened to your toothache is that the issue has actually become worse. If it manages to progress to your dental nerves, an infection can damage them, resulting in impaired pain signals. Basically, no pain signals mean no pain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons Not to Be Afraid of a Root Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So you still need a root canal treatment, but that fact might not help you feel any less nervous about your appointment. Rest assured, root canals aren\u2019t as uncomfortable as you might have heard. Modern anesthetics are quite effective at numbing your mouth, and your dentist will do everything possible to help you have a smooth treatment experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all is said and done, your oral health will be restored, you won\u2019t have to worry about a dangerous infection, and you\u2019ll actually be saving yourself some money. The more advanced an infection becomes, the more costly it is to treat, after all! So walk into your dentist\u2019s office with confidence, knowing that they\u2019ll take good care of you and your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Molly Makos Fraser<\/a> and Dr. Alex Wolf<\/a> have extensive experience with root canal treatments. You can trust them to provide quality care with a gentle touch, and if you have any questions or concerns, they\u2019ll gladly address them and help you feel confident in your treatment plan. To contact<\/a> Dr. Molly Makos Fraser and Dr. Wolf\u2019s office, call 609-324-9500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve had a toothache for quite some time now, so naturally you went to the dentist for treatment. They informed you that you needed a root canal treatment, which doesn\u2019t sound pleasant at all. But luck seemed to smile down on you when your tooth suddenly stopped hurting. That means you don\u2019t need the root […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nNo Pain Means No Root Canal, Right? | Columbus Dental Arts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If your toothache suddenly stops aching, do you really still need to get a root canal? 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