Ask anyone about root canal treatment and the response is usually a grimace. But is that reputation earned? As a dentist performing root canals daily in Shela, I can tell you confidently: most of what you've heard is simply not true.
Myth 1: Root Canal Treatment is Extremely Painful
Modern RCT relieves pain — it doesn't cause it. The pain you associate with RCT is from the infection that makes treatment necessary. With proper local anaesthesia and modern rotary instruments, the procedure is comparable to getting a filling. Most of my Shela patients are genuinely surprised by how comfortable it is.
Myth 2: It's Better to Just Extract the Tooth
Nothing replaces your natural tooth. Extracting causes a chain reaction — surrounding teeth shift, jawbone shrinks, bite changes. Root canal treatment saves your natural tooth. With a crown, that tooth can last a lifetime.
Myth 3: Root Canals Cause Illness
This myth comes from poorly designed 1900s research that has been thoroughly debunked. All credible dental bodies worldwide confirm RCT does not cause systemic illness. Untreated dental infections — left to spread — are what cause systemic harm.
Myth 4: Multiple Painful Visits are Required
Modern RCT is often completed in 1–2 appointments. At our Shela clinic, we offer single-visit RCT for most straightforward cases.
Myth 5: If Pain Stops, You Don't Need Treatment
When pain stops suddenly, it usually means the nerve has died — not that the infection is gone. The infection continues silently and worsens. Don't wait for pain to return worse than before.
💡 Dr. Jinny's Advice: Regular 6-monthly checkups at Dr. Jinny's Dental Clinic in Shela catch and prevent problems before they become painful or costly. Call 7874 483 483 to book.
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