{"id":108,"date":"2017-12-10T13:17:24","date_gmt":"2017-12-10T13:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2018-01-17T13:17:56","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T13:17:56","slug":"root-canal-in-kent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/root-canal-in-kent\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Toss It Away! Save Your Tooth with a Root Canal in Kent"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanYou\u2019ve been experiencing strong pain in your tooth for some time now and fear that a great deal of decay has occurred. You\u2019ve been trying to delay visiting your dentist<\/a> because you\u2019ve assumed that he will only recommend pulling it, which is an idea that you\u2019re not too fond of. But, the truth is that his first option is always to try to save your tooth. Learn how a root canal in Kent can get you back to normal in a short period of time and why it\u2019s a better option than an extraction.<\/p>\n

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What is a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n

A root canal is a procedure used to address advanced tooth decay that can\u2019t be corrected by just filling the tooth. At this stage, the decay has made its way down to the pulp of your tooth, which lies deep in its inner layer. As long as there is enough of the tooth left to repair, your dentist will always seek first to save it.<\/p>\n

He will make an opening in the affected tooth and remove the decayed tissue. He will then clean, fill and seal it with a biocompatible material called gutta percha. The next step is to add a crown. And just like that, you\u2019re restored to normal.<\/p>\n

Why a Root Canal is Better Than an Extraction<\/h2>\n

A root canal is a better option than an extraction for several reasons:<\/p>\n