There is no doubt that root canal treatment is one of the most controversial topics in the field of dentistry. Dental cavities that affect the roots of the teeth usually require a root canal.

In contrast to having a tooth extracted, root canals allow you to keep the tooth. Root canals are safe if done correctly. If the tooth becomes infected, this dental procedure has been known to cause many serious diseases.

The following three are the possible threats and side effects of root canal treatment:

• Causes damage to the side canals: An endodontic treatment removes the infection that is causing a toothache and replaces it with a filling. During the procedure, the dentist does not touch many of the tiny side canals. After the tooth root is removed, the side canals rot and die. They become breeding grounds for bacteria and infections.
• Infected pulp cannot be completely removed: Complete removal of infected pulp or dead tissue is impossible. As a result, infections travel through the microtubules of the tooth structure. The dentist’s tools cannot reach all the microscopic crevices and tissues of the tooth structure, so it’s impossible to remove all the bacteria.
• Infection leakage: Because the infection or bacteria cannot completely be removed during the procedure, part of it will remain inside the tooth. In addition, the filler substance cannot be permanently attached to the decaying tooth. As a result, the bacteria are cut off from oxygen and blood supplies and begin to live off of dead tissue. Eventually, this bacteria begins to spread throughout the body.

After the surgical procedure has been performed, bacteria still remain in the body. Visit your dentist if you feel similar symptoms after a root canal.

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!