Which Teeth Most Commonly Have Root Canals?

Root canals are a popular way to deal with dental issues. When certain oral health and teeth problems pop up, it can be hard deciding what procedure to use to have the issue fixed. However, by closely working with your dentist can be a stress-free process. 

Although the root canal treatment has had a lot of over-dramatization from TV shows and movies, the procedure is typically pain-free and one that is completed on hundreds of people each day. It is straight forward, and dentists recommend it as a great way that someone can have a cavity or similar issue that has reached the pulp of the tooth, back in good healthy order.

How does a root canal work?

For a tooth that has decay or a cavity that has reached lower and down into the pulp of the tooth, a root canal is perfect. By drilling and removing the troubling issue, it will leave the tooth clean and clear of any issues that the patient was dealing with before. This will allow for the tooth to be able to receive other restoration options later on. 

One of the most popular options is to have a dental crown installed over where a root canal was completed. This keeps the area inside of the tooth clean from any particles or food. Aside from a clean interior, it also allows the patient to get back the natural look of a tooth that they may have been missing or attempting to hide for a while.

What is the most common root canal tooth?

This is an excellent question that we commonly hear in our dental office. The most common teeth to need root canals are typically in the back of the mouth. Because it is more difficult to brush the teeth back in those areas and people may not take extra steps to ensure they are completely clean each day, these areas are prone to have tooth decay and cavities far more than teeth at the front of the mouth.

Although any tooth can have decay form and need a root canal, the back molars are the most common teeth to need root canals.

How can I prepare for a root canal?

Again, there has been a lot of dramatization about the root canal treatment portrayed by TV shows and movies. However, the treatment from beginning to end is very simple. It is typically pain-free and quick to have done. Overall, it is not shocking that dentists still suggest the treatment and people continue to realize how simple and non-invasive the procedure is to complete.

Do you have any additional questions about having a root canal treatment and other specific questions we did not answer? Give us a call and our staff will gladly help you understand all there is to know and guide you on making the best decision for your teeth and oral health. 

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