{"id":95,"date":"2019-01-31T21:39:53","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T21:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petalumasmiles.com\/blog\/?p=95"},"modified":"2019-01-31T21:41:11","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T21:41:11","slug":"95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petalumasmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/31\/95\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Root Canal Therapy Is the Best Solution for Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Root canal therapy<\/a> is a better option for most patients than extraction. Even a single missing tooth can create a hiding spot for dangerous bacteria and put unnatural stress on the remaining teeth. The result is more cavities in the long run. A root canal avoids these disadvantages while freeing the patient from toothache pain.<\/p>\n

In this post we\u2019ll look at what causes cavities and why modern root canals are more comfortable and more effective than they were in the past. Use this information along with advice from your dentist to make informed decisions about your oral health.<\/p>\n

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What Causes Cavities in the First Place?<\/h2>\n

Every time you eat a meal you leave small amounts of food on your teeth. Harmful germs that live in your mouth scavenge energy from this leftover nutrition, secreting corrosive acids in the process.<\/p>\n

These invisible invaders especially love sugars and simple starches. That\u2019s why dentists urge their patients to limit consumption of these foods.<\/p>\n

Over time, the acid secreted by these germs eat holes in your teeth. This exposes the sensitive pulp inside the tooth to bacterial infection. As the bacteria spreads, it destroys muscle and nerve tissues.<\/p>\n

Your body\u2019s immune system fights back against these microscopic attackers. This unseen battle inflames the sensitive nerves around the base of the tooth, which is why toothaches are so painful.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Root Canal to the Rescue<\/h2>\n

By the time the infection has spread into the pulp, the tooth itself is in danger of being lost. The two most common ways of treating this problem are to either extract the tooth or perform a root canal. Here\u2019s why a root canal is usually the better choice:<\/p>\n