Happy Mother’s Day!
For a little history of the holiday, Mother’s Day was first referred to as “Mothers’ Peace Day”. It began in 1872 after the Civil War and was a time when mothers gathered together in the name of promoting peace. President Woodrow Wilson made it an official holiday for May in 1914. Over the time it has now come to mean honoring mothers for all that they do. And we know how special mothers are. So, from all of us at the practice, we would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day!
Preserve Your Teeth Month!
This month is also Preserve Your Teeth Awareness month. As part of this we like to educate our patients about root canals. We know that your teeth are valuable and important to you. Therefore we strive to do anything we can to preserve your teeth.
Root Canals
In the past root canals were for some people associated with a lot of pain. However, modern technologies, procedures and materials today have changed this. We can now offer many treatment options to save your natural teeth. It’s important to understand your choices and how they’ll impact both your tooth and your future dental health.
What are the advantages of saving your natural teeth?
- You’ll be able to maintain more efficient chewing.
- Maintain your normal biting force and sensation.
- Keeps your natural appearance.
- They protect your other teeth from excessive wear or strain.
What is a root canal?
Many of us have experienced a time when a tooth requires a root canal. For example, when you have a tooth that has severe decay, a crack or chip in the tooth or a tooth that has had repeated fillings. In these cases a root canal will be the only option to preserve your natural tooth.
During a root canal we remove the inflamed or infected pulp inside a tooth. Then we carefully clean and shape the inside of the root canal, then fill and seal the space. At a follow up appointment we will place a crown or other restoration on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth.
Today the procedure isn’t any more painful than a regular dental procedure, such as a filling. However, you may be a bit sore or numb after the procedure, and may experience mild discomfort for a few days. Even some discomfort far outweighs the pain of a seriously infected tooth. A root canal is the best way to relieve serious pain and make teeth healthy again. In addition to relieving pain, a root canal also helps protect surrounding teeth from excessive wear or strain.
So, don’t worry if you need to get a root canal. We will take the time to answer any questions you have, and then develop a plan for you so you achieve the very best results possible. And because no two patients are alike, we customize our services to meet your specific needs.
Sincerely,
Dr. Susan Bracker, D.D.S
Rochester, New York