{"id":132,"date":"2020-04-16T03:40:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T03:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2020-05-16T03:41:07","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T03:41:07","slug":"10-myths-root-canal-awareness-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/10-myths-root-canal-awareness-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Dispelling 10 Common Myths for Root Canal Awareness Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_141987000__1581538974_35166-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman getting a root canal from her Arlington Heights dentist\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_141987000__1581538974_35166-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_141987000__1581538974_35166-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_141987000__1581538974_35166.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The words \u201croot canal\u201d send many people\u2019s teeth chattering with fear. Even when it\u2019s recommended by a trusted dentist, many patients avoid getting a root canal because of the false rumors they\u2019ve heard about them. However, this important treatment is now faster, more effective, and more comfortable than ever! To celebrate root canal awareness week, your Arlington dentist busts 10 common myths about this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">smile-saving procedure.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Myth #1: Root Canals Hurt<\/h2>\r\nThanks to modern technology and pain management techniques, most patients are happy to report that root canals are no more painful than getting a large filling. Any discomfort you may feel afterwards typically clears up right away and can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers.\r\n<h2>Myth #2: Root Canals Require Many Appointments<\/h2>\r\nRoot canals can be performed quickly and effectively in one or two dental appointments.\r\n<h2>Myth #3: Crowns Cause Teeth to Need Root Canals<\/h2>\r\nTeeth with crowns only need a root canal if the tooth becomes infected or if decay has gotten underneath the crown. Both these issues can be prevented with great oral hygiene.\r\n<h2>Myth #4: Root Canals Cause Illness<\/h2>\r\nWhile this may have been true decades ago, there is no evidence to support that modern-day root canals lead to illness.\r\n<h2>Myth #5: Root Canals Remove the Roots of a Tooth<\/h2>\r\nActually, the aim of a root canal is to preserve the tooth\u2019s roots by removing the infected pulp inside.\r\n<h2>Myth #6: Pregnant Women Can\u2019t Have Root Canals<\/h2>\r\nThe anesthetics used during a root canal are safe for all patients, including pregnant women.\r\n<h2>Myth #7: Teeth with Root Canals Will Inevitably Fall Out<\/h2>\r\nAs long as you maintain good oral hygiene, you can expect your repaired tooth to last you the rest of your life.\r\n<h2>Myth #8: Root Canals Are Only Needed for Painful Teeth<\/h2>\r\nWhile a throbbing toothache is a tell-tale sign that a root canal is needed, a tooth that needs a root canal may not be painful if its roots have been infected or damaged.\r\n<h2>Myth #9: Teeth Are Weaker After Root Canals<\/h2>\r\nAfter the pulp has been removed, your tooth can become brittle. To protect it from damage and decay, your dentist will likely place a beautiful and lifelike crown over it.\r\n<h2>Myth #10: Having a Tooth Pulled is Better Than Getting a Root Canal<\/h2>\r\nYour dentist\u2019s goal is always to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible during a root canal. While there are plenty of tooth replacement options available, they can be more expensive in the long run than saving your natural tooth.\r\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\r\n<em>Excellent preventive dentistry is the heart of Costello Dental Excellence in Arlington Heights, IL. Our highly experienced team of dentists uses the most cutting-edge technology and effective techniques to spot and stop problems long before they cause you any discomfort or damage. However, if you do find yourself in need of a root canal, they can perform every step of repairing your teeth right here in office. If you have more questions about root canals, feel free to reach them via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(847) 259-1111. <\/strong><\/em>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The words \u201croot canal\u201d send many people\u2019s teeth chattering with fear. Even when it\u2019s recommended by a trusted dentist, many patients avoid getting a root canal because of the false rumors they\u2019ve heard about them. However, this important treatment is now faster, more effective, and more comfortable than ever! To celebrate root canal awareness week, your Arlington dentist busts 10 common myths about this smile-saving procedure. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/10-myths-root-canal-awareness-week\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","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-132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Myth Root Canal Arlington Heights | Costello Dental Excellence<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"May 3rd-9th is root canal awareness week! 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