{"id":157,"date":"2023-03-03T20:07:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T20:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/?p=157"},"modified":"2023-05-03T20:09:51","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T20:09:51","slug":"root-canal-vs-extractions-which-should-you-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/03\/root-canal-vs-extractions-which-should-you-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal vs. Extractions: Which Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/03\/root-canal-vs-extractions-which-should-you-choose\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dentist-and-patient-having-a-friendly-conversation-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist and patient having a friendly conversation\" class=\"wp-image-158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dentist-and-patient-having-a-friendly-conversation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dentist-and-patient-having-a-friendly-conversation-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dentist-and-patient-having-a-friendly-conversation.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A toothache can be one of the most distracting types of pain. If you are struggling with this ailment, you should contact your emergency dentist as soon as possible. After an examination, they will recommend a treatment. Depending on the cause of the problem, they might urge you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/tooth-extractions.html\">get the tooth removed<\/a> or undergo a root canal. Which option is better? This blog post compares root canals vs. extractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do They Accomplish?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, the reason for a toothache is an infection inside a tooth\u2019s pulp (its innermost layer). An extraction addresses the problem by removing the entire tooth, including the infected tissue and the nerve that was sending pain signals to the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Root canal therapy is a more complex procedure. During your appointment, your dentist will use special instruments to access the pulp before cleaning out the infected tissue and removing the tooth\u2019s nerve. A large portion of the tooth will remain intact. The tooth will be filled in with a special material known as gutta-percha. Thereafter, it will probably be topped with a crown. A successful root canal can spare a tooth from extraction and allow it to continue functioning for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Is Better for Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, dentists recommend root canal therapy over an extraction because a root canal spares you from having to deal with the problems caused by missing teeth, such us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dental drift. <\/strong>When there is an empty space in the mouth, nearby teeth tend to drift into it. This can lead to a misaligned bite and other issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An incomplete smile.<\/strong> Many people become self-conscious when they have one or more missing teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bone loss in the jaw.<\/strong> After a tooth is extracted, the part of the jawbone that once supported it starts to deteriorate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tooth loss.<\/strong> Often, tooth loss is a precursor for the loss of other teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As advantageous as root canal therapy is, though, it must be noted that in some cases, an extraction is the better option. This may be true if a tooth is so severely damaged that attempting to salvage it would likely be a wasted effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Bottom Line?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Root canal therapy and extractions are both reasonable ways to treat a damaged tooth and end a toothache. Your dentist will urge you to undergo the procedure that best fits your circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Haven Dental Group is proud to provide comprehensive oral health services to the Hamden community. If you have a toothache and want to know more about your treatment options, we are ready to speak with you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office<\/a> at 203-587-7327.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A toothache can be one of the most distracting types of pain. If you are struggling with this ailment, you should contact your emergency dentist as soon as possible. After an examination, they will recommend a treatment. Depending on the cause of the problem, they might urge you to get the tooth removed or undergo a root canal. Which option is better? This blog post compares root canals vs. extractions. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/03\/root-canal-vs-extractions-which-should-you-choose\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-157","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Root Canal vs. Extractions: Which Should You Choose?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may have a few choices when it comes to treating an infected tooth. 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