{"id":119,"date":"2019-01-11T14:49:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T14:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2019-01-11T14:49:08","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T14:49:08","slug":"can-a-root-canal-in-huntsville-fail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/11\/can-a-root-canal-in-huntsville-fail\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Root Canal in Huntsville Fail?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-623592864-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"patient receiving dental care\" class=\"wp-image-15\" width=\"238\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-623592864-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-623592864-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-623592864-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/nonsurgical-root-canals.html\">root canal in Huntsville<\/a> is a gentle, effective way to save a tooth that might otherwise be lost. Despite this fact, some patients are hesitant to proceed with the treatment due to fears over root canal failure. But are these worries overblown? Let\u2019s look at the facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Solid Track Record of Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to remember\nthat dental medicine is always progressing. Treatments that were once chancy\nare now routine. Nowhere is this more true than with root canals, which have a\nsuccess rate of as high as 97%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, a 97% success rate\ndoes indicate that 3% of root canals can end in failure. Why does this happen?\nTo answer that question, we have to look at root canals in a little more\ndetail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding What a Root Canal Does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right now, you\u2019re at war.\nYour enemy is harmful bacteria, the kind that cause tooth decay and gum\ndisease. These microscopic invaders are at work in your mouth 24\/7, 365 days a\nyear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opposing them is your body\u2019s\nimmune system. Your dental health depends on which side has the upper hand.\nWhen bacteria gain a toehold in a tooth, you get cavities. When those cavities\ngo untreated, the infection spreads, eventually threatening the entire tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the old days, extraction\nwas the only solution to this problem. But even a single missing tooth can put\nthe others at risk. This is why most dentists recommend a root canal instead of\nan extraction. A root canal removes both bacteria and the infected tissue, then\nfills and seals the tooth to prevent reinfection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a Small Number of Root Canals May Fail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When properly performed, this\nprocedure can save a tooth that might otherwise be lost. So why do root canals\nsometimes fail? Usually this is because the dentist missed a tiny bit of\ntissue, or a nerve canal, that should have been treated. When this happens, the\ndecay process starts all over again, necessitating either a second root canal\nor extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we said earlier, dental\nmedicine has come a long way in the last few years. Modern dentists are able to\nspot areas of concern that would have been overlooked in the past. This fact,\nalong with improved training and techniques, has led to the remarkable success\nrate enjoyed by today\u2019s root canal patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to help ensure\nroot canal success is to choose an endodontist in Huntsville with the\nspecialized training and equipment needed to perform the treatment correctly.\nShare your concerns with him or her prior to the procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoying long-term success\nafter a root canal means taking care of your teeth and gums. This includes\nregular brushing and flowing, eating a sensible diet, and staying away from tobacco,\nalcohol, and illicit drugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your comfort and well-being\nare what dental care is all about. Share your questions and concerns with your\ndentist at the time of treatment. That\u2019s the best way to protect and promote\nyour dental health, both now and down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Deborah Bishop earned her\nDMD degree from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. She\u2019s a proud\nmember of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Huntsville community.\nYou can reach her office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a>\nor by calling (256) 882-5161.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getting a root canal in Huntsville is a gentle, effective way to save a tooth that might otherwise be lost. Despite this fact, some patients are hesitant to proceed with the treatment due to fears over root canal failure. But are these worries overblown? 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