{"id":191,"date":"2019-11-14T19:33:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/?p=191"},"modified":"2024-03-19T19:35:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T19:35:19","slug":"how-root-canal-treatment-can-save-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/14\/how-root-canal-treatment-can-save-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"How Root Canal Treatment Can Save Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Although tooth enamel is incredibly strong, it can become damaged by decay, trauma or infection\"Root_Canal\". Fortunately, if this occurs, the dentists here at Dr. George Salem and Associates, PC, in Braintree, MA, can treat the issue with root canal therapy\u2014read on to learn more about how this method can protect your oral health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is the purpose of a root canal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When bacteria enters a tooth, it often adversely affect the health of the dental pulp, the soft inner-structure that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. The dental pulp is instrumental in the development of a tooth; however, once the tooth has fully matured, the pulp is no longer important to dental health. Therefore, if bacteria infects or irritates the pulp, a root canal can remove the pulp to prevent the spread of bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with removing the dental pulp, the purpose of the root canal is to preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible. While you might assume that it\u2019s just easier to have the tooth removed and replaced, this is far more time consuming, expensive, and uncomfortable than simply undergoing a root canal to save the tooth. Whenever possible, it\u2019s always best to save your natural teeth instead of pulling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is a root canal performed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist may recommend root canal therapy if you are dealing with,<\/p>\n\n\n\n