{"id":297,"date":"2021-09-08T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2021-10-18T16:58:02","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T16:58:02","slug":"root-canal-therapy-benefits-of-root-canals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/08\/root-canal-therapy-benefits-of-root-canals\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Root Canal Therapy Is a Good Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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According to the American Association of Endodontists, approximately 41,000 root canals<\/a> are performed each day. As one of the most widely feared dental procedures, root canal therapy often gets a bad rap. This procedure is designed to quickly relieve pain and stop infection in its tracks while preserving your natural smile. So, not only are root canals virtually painless, but they\u2019re actually a good thing! Here’s why root canals aren’t as scary as you think as well as some benefits of root canals for your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Root Canal Therapy Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also called endodontic therapy, a root canal is done to remove infected pulp from a tooth. Once the pulp has been removed, the tooth is then filled with a substance called gutta-percha. This rubberlike, natural polymer replaces the tooth pulp and is then sealed in place with a filling or a crown. If the root canal is successful, which 95% of them are, it should be able to function like a healthy tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs You Might Need Root Canal Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Root canal therapy is commonly used to treat deep cavities or if the tooth has sustained significant structural damage. Signs and symptoms that a root canal may be necessary include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n