Root canals are a common dental procedure performed on millions of people throughout each year. But is there some way of preventing or avoiding this procedure? It’s a difficult question due to the different possibilities that can lead someone towards needing an endodontic procedure.
The main way to avoid the need of a root canal is take have great dental hygiene and have regularly scheduled dental checkups (about every six months). Brush your teeth twice a day and floss regularly to prevent the bacteria from causing any sort of infection or cavity that would inevitably lead to a root canal treatment (RCT).
Cavities are one of the main culprits to the cause of root canals. If your dentist detects a cavity it should be filled and treated right away. If you leave a cavity unfilled for a long time it will gradually grow bigger and can lead to an abscessed tooth which needs a root canal to get back to health. The earlier a cavity is caught the better!
If you experience any tooth pain be sure to get it checked out immediately.
Other common causes for needing a root canal treatment (RTC) are:
- Deep decay
- Repeated dental procedures on the tooth
- Recurrent decay
- Crack or chip in the tooth
If you have any additional questions or concerns and to book an appointment contact the office of Dr. Misra – Sauparn at Specialist Care Endodontics (703) 650-9990.
About us: Specialist Care Endodontics is an endodontic practice that is a top pick for general dentists to refer patients in need of root canals and apicoectomies. We are an endodontic specialist serving the northern Virginia area in Woodbridge and Vienna (Close to Tysons Corner). We accept most insurances and do a verification of your benefits before your appointment. We are open Monday – Friday from 8am to 6pm and have Saturday appointments available by request, booking is available online and over the phone. We look forward to hearing from you!