DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter ROOT CANALS ARE NO JOKE Root canals have often been used as a punchline in jokes to illustrate something unpleasánt and painful. Although that may have been the case decades ago, with todays advancements in technology and anesthetics, root canal treatment is a routine, straightforward procedure that relieves dental pain while saving a tooth from extraction. Root canals becomes necessary when there is inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth. During the procedure, the pulp inside the tooth is removed, the root canal is cleaned and disinfected, and a filling is placed to seal the spaces. Saving a natural tooth is always preferable to extraction, making root canals a safe and suitable option since root canal-treated teeth can last a lifetime. Although root canal therapy once had the reputation of being painful, almost anyone who has experienced this procedure recently can affirm that todays techniques make root canal a virtually painless, effective treatment. If you are experiencing oral pain or have unusual symptoms, call your dentist. Be aware of threats to your health, and take steps to prevent problems from Occurring in the first place. If you don't have a family dentisi at this time, we invite your call at CARPENTER DENTAL, 570.331.0909. You'll find our full service dental practice at 1086 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort. P. S. The first recorded effort of treatment with a root canal dates back to 1776 when English dentist Robert Woofendale developed a method of treating diseased teeth by cauterizing infected pulp to close off the tooth from infection. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter ROOT CANALS ARE NO JOKE Root canals have often been used as a punchline in jokes to illustrate something unpleasánt and painful. Although that may have been the case decades ago, with todays advancements in technology and anesthetics, root canal treatment is a routine, straightforward procedure that relieves dental pain while saving a tooth from extraction. Root canals becomes necessary when there is inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth. During the procedure, the pulp inside the tooth is removed, the root canal is cleaned and disinfected, and a filling is placed to seal the spaces. Saving a natural tooth is always preferable to extraction, making root canals a safe and suitable option since root canal-treated teeth can last a lifetime. Although root canal therapy once had the reputation of being painful, almost anyone who has experienced this procedure recently can affirm that todays techniques make root canal a virtually painless, effective treatment. If you are experiencing oral pain or have unusual symptoms, call your dentist. Be aware of threats to your health, and take steps to prevent problems from Occurring in the first place. If you don't have a family dentisi at this time, we invite your call at CARPENTER DENTAL, 570.331.0909. You'll find our full service dental practice at 1086 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort. P. S. The first recorded effort of treatment with a root canal dates back to 1776 when English dentist Robert Woofendale developed a method of treating diseased teeth by cauterizing infected pulp to close off the tooth from infection. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com