Root Canal Therapy in the Brampton, ON area may not be what you think

Posted By: Dr. Rina M. Kotecha | Published On: Jun 11, 2019 | Root Canals

Root canal therapy is a form of dental treatment about which there are a number of misconceptions. Due to the myths that surround this procedure, most people have a negative impression about what really happens when root canal therapy is performed. The Dentistry on 10 team understands patients’ concerns due to their impression of root canal therapy. Should the need arise for this extent of care, we take the time to calm anxieties by explaining the details of treatment that will take place in our office near Brampton, ON. It is our intention to providing ongoing care to help our patients avoid the degree of dental problems that may warrant root canal therapy and to help them face this procedure with confidence if and when it is necessary.

Root canal treatment process. 3D illustration

The myth about root canal therapy being painful likely began back in the time when anesthetics were just being introduced to dental care. Remember, at one time the barber was the same person who would care for people’s teeth! Today, surveys show that six out of seven people who say that root canal therapy is painful have never had this procedure done.

Root canal therapy performed at Dentistry on 10 incorporates effective numbing medication as well as precision techniques that lead to a comfortable, efficient procedure. During treatment, most patients feel nothing more than a little pressure, very similar to tooth repair with a dental filling. After root canal therapy, there is only a slight chance for soreness to occur.

Why extraction is not the better option

In recent decades, there has been a movement in which patients question extraction as a way to remove infection. The removal of an infected tooth will, of course, eliminate the source of infection. It does not, however, facilitate the goal of dentistry, which is to preserve natural teeth. A consideration that must be made when thinking about extraction is how the missing tooth will be replaced. The root canal technique used today has a high success rate for long-term function.

Dr. Rina Kotecha has performed hundreds of root canal procedures with excellent results. End the pain of infection with a consultation for restorative care at Dentistry on 10.

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What issue did you have before you came here with your teeth? Before I came to see Doctor, there was a front tooth of mine which broke and that were two teeth put for me in front. Many years ago, in Tanzania and a slum. So, one day when I was eating something hard It broke so I had to come to doctor. I came and I showed Doctor and Doctor said this has to be removed. Once I remove this, we will have to put a bridge for you And I said Okay because without that two teeth in the front, I could not smile. I was looking terrible You know, so I said to doctor. Okay I’ll, I’ll, put a bridge, she said I’ll put fight for you and I said how much will it cost Doctor, and Doctor gave me the price and I told her OKAY. I have my son in Tanzania. I’m going to tell him about it, tell him about the price and see what he’s saying and asking should I do it here, Should I come to Tanzania and do it, and he told me no mum. I want you to do it with Doctor Rena. So go ahead. So, I came back and I told doctor I want to do it and she started working on me and one day I was called. That’s the day I was going to get my bridge. She told me you’ll have to have patience. You have to for three hours this work will take. I said Okay she handled me so well. The reason is I cannot lie flat on the bed, so I brought my pillow. I put my pillow and doctor worked and worked. Maybe Doctor was getting tired because you know they had to bend down, but she did it then she gave me a break after one and. 1/2 hour. I got up. I came out, had a walk, went back again, then she started again and after three hours she fixed the bridge and she said to me. Look, how do you look now? Oh God, I was shocked. I was shocked. I said doctor, look at my smile, it’s so good Now I don’t have to worry You know, so I can show Everybody, my teeth now like. That so that was it. And I’m so happy with Doctor Reena and I would recommend her to Anybody who ever wants to do a bridge Because she really handled me with care. I do not really know If I had gone some other dentist, if they would have had the patience, the patience she took with me was fantastic and I’m always thanking God for giving such a good doctor.

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