{"id":930,"date":"2019-12-10T22:43:25","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T22:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=930"},"modified":"2020-01-10T22:46:15","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T22:46:15","slug":"root-canal-lehigh-valley-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/root-canal-lehigh-valley-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Root Canal Necessary?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"root<\/a>The root canal procedure<\/a> is one of the most revered treatments in dentistry because of its bad reputation for being painful. Now, you have nothing to fear because it is virtually pain-free. In fact, it isn\u2019t any worse than a traditional filling using the latest innovations in dentistry; however, it\u2019s normal to still be concerned about the necessity of the treatment. Instead, you might be considering having your tooth extracted. While this might solve the problem, it will lead to a new list of complications. Here\u2019s why your Lehigh Valley dentist will recommend a root canal.
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What is a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n

A root canal is an endodontic procedure that extracts the inner most layer of the tooth, called the pulp. It\u2019s necessary when a tooth has suffered significant damage, such as from decay. Although over 15 million root canals are performed annually, your dentist will only recommend it if there aren\u2019t any other options to save your tooth. If your tooth isn\u2019t treated with a root canal, it will ultimately lead to the loss of your tooth.<\/p>\n

Do I Need a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n

If you have a problematic tooth, your dentist may suggest a root canal to resolve:<\/p>\n