{"id":27699,"date":"2016-10-07T15:25:53","date_gmt":"2016-10-07T15:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/?p=27699"},"modified":"2024-02-15T20:27:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:27:01","slug":"root-canal-explained-3-useful-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/root-canal-explained-3-useful-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Extremely Useful Resources to Learn All About Root Canals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27700 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/root-canal-treatment-woman-concerned.png\" alt=\"Woman on couch looking concerned about an upcoming root canal treatment appointment\" width=\"760\" height=\"399\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27700 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/root-canal-treatment-woman-concerned.png\" alt=\"Woman on couch looking concerned about an upcoming root canal treatment appointment\" width=\"760\" height=\"399\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\nYou\u2019ve been told you need a root canal, and understandably, you now have questions: What exactly IS a root canal? Is it going to hurt? What can you expect when you go in for treatment?<\/p>\n<p>We want to make it easier on you, so we&#8217;ve\u00a0rounded up some <strong>great online resources<\/strong> that will help answer the questions you need answers to.<\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0Read about root canals and learn what to expect<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aae.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Association of Endodontists<\/a> has included a plethora of information about the root canal (or endodontic) treatment on one handy webpage. You\u2019ll find many answers to your questions here, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a root canal?<\/li>\n<li>What exactly is involved in the treatment?<\/li>\n<li>Why would you need the treatment?<\/li>\n<li>What are the symptoms?<\/li>\n<li>What happens to the tooth after the treatment?<\/li>\n<li>Will you need to get a crown?<\/li>\n<li>Will your tooth need any special care afterwords?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find another page dealing with <strong>Root Canal Myths.<\/strong> Here, three myths are debunked, including the common misconception that root canals are very\u00a0painful. The truth is, when you need this treatment, you&#8217;re already in\u00a0pain, so it\u00a0actually\u00a0brings much-needed relief. On top of that, anesthetics and other modern techniques make root canal pain\u00a0on par with other\u00a0basic dental procedures, which is not very high. Yay!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read the articles:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aae.org\/patients\/treatments-and-procedures\/root-canals\/root-canals-explained.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Root Canals Explained<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aae.org\/patients\/treatments-and-procedures\/root-canals\/myths-about-root-canals-and-root-canal-pain.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Myths About Root Canals and Root Canal Pain<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0View illustrations of root canal treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to see the steps of a root canal without a lot of reading? Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colgate Oral Care Center<\/a> website and quickly view the steps of this treatment\u00a0in seven simple illustrations.<\/p>\n<p>These images\u00a0will help you visualize the answers to these questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Where is the infection in my tooth?<\/li>\n<li>What does it take to deal with the\u00a0infection?<\/li>\n<li>What tools will be used to remove the infection?<\/li>\n<li>What materials will be added?<\/li>\n<li>How will the tooth be rebuilt?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>View:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/root-canals\/what-is-root-canal-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Illustrations: Root Canal Treatment From Start To Finish<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Watch a 3-minute video showing how a root canal treatment is done<\/h2>\n<p>Once again, the folks at American Association of Endodontists have produced a great resource to learn about root canals. Watch their helpful\u00a0video below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container video-container-16x9\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AATnG9BdIMg?rel=0\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Quickly go to any section of the video that you&#8217;re curious about\u00a0by using the\u00a0<em>quick jump guide<\/em>\u00a0below. Just move the progress bar slider to the\u00a0specific spot\u00a0in the video:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>0:36 &#8211; What is Endodontics?<\/li>\n<li>0:43 &#8211; What is an Endodontist?<\/li>\n<li>1:05 \u00a0&#8211; What and where is your tooth pulp?<\/li>\n<li>1:24 &#8211; Why does the pulp need to be removed?<\/li>\n<li>1:38 &#8211; What are the steps of root canal treatment?<\/li>\n<li>2:23 &#8211; What follow-up procedure will still need to be done?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, the news that you&#8217;re in need of a root canal may ruin your day, but\u00a0having helpful resources\u00a0can really go a long way! Being informed\u00a0will help you make the right treatment choice. Having answers to your root canal questions can also allay your concerns and calm your fears.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have a favorite resource that has taught you helpful information about root canals? Don&#8217;t forget to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/services\/general-dentistry\/root-canal\/\">root canals page as well!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Re-posted with permission. Source<strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickdentalanswers.com\/\">https:\/\/www.quickdentalanswers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been told you need a root canal, and understandably, you now have questions: What exactly IS a root canal? Is it going to hurt? What can you expect when you go in for treatment? 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