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Do you think about tooth implant surgery, or are you just dreading the thought of going through another root canal? If you’re curious about this question, there are several factors you should consider before making your decision. Find out what to consider when choosing between tooth implants and root canals below! Things to Know Before You Decide An implant will replace a single tooth, which can be done in one visit. It’s also suitable for people who are missing several teeth, so they can replace them all at once using All-on-4® dental implants. On the other hand, root canals; you get injections, have a small hole drilled into your tooth, and fill it with dental fillings. Over time, you need to go back for regular check-ups to ensure nothing goes wrong. What to Consider When Choosing a Tooth Implant or Root Canal While both are designed to prevent tooth loss and improve your quality of life, both procedures also have drawbacks. Here are four things to consider when selecting either a ...

  A root canal is a treatment that addresses most dental problems involving your teeth's nerves. It can be used to repair deep cavities, prepare teeth for crowns or other procedures, remove inflamed tissue (pulp), and prevent tooth decay from spreading. A root canal involves removing all the infected pulp and cleaning an area to seal it off so more infection can't enter. The technique was first performed in 1884 on Dr Charles Mayo's son, who had a tooth with a pain-causing abscessed cavity. Patients are usually numbed with a local anaesthetic to remove the infected pulp and clean out the canal. In some cases, the canals cannot be cleaned out due to the extent of infection, and a crown (cap) must be placed over the tooth. If you need a root canal, your dentist will refer you to an endodontist (a dentist specialising in endodontics). Your endodontist will discuss your case and perform a thorough examination, including X-rays and tests, to see if you need them. How to know if ...