Suppose you have a damaged tooth or an extensively decayed tooth. In that case, your dentist will most likely recommend undergoing endodontic treatment (also known as a root canal) or dental implant treatment to alleviate your pain and fix the issue. But what exactly is the difference between root canals and implants? And what are the benefits? Keep reading to discover the answer.
What is Endodontic Treatment?
Endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy, is a tooth-saving procedure designed to remove an infection from the dental pulp and fill the cleaned area with replacement material that strengthens and protects against possible future infections. A crown restoration is often used alongside root canal treatment to restore the natural aesthetics of the affected tooth.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small, titanium posts surgically inserted into the jawbone. They act as artificial roots upon which a dental prosthetic is securely attached. Dental implants can replace one or multiple missing, damaged, or decayed teeth to restore a smile back to its former glory.
Are you wondering whether root canal therapy or dental implant treatment is right for you? Let’s compare the benefits.
Root Canal Therapy:
- Saves the natural tooth from extraction
- Is a painless procedure with a shorter recovery time
- Is pain-relieving for those suffering from a dental infection
- Is efficient and cost-effective
- Restores natural function, health, and aesthetics
Dental Implant Treatment:
- Is comparably more expensive
- Requires longer recovery periods
- Eliminates the need for inconvenient and loose removable dental prosthetics
- Comparably longer treatment time
- Requires extraction of the tooth
- Restores function, health, and aesthetics
Which Treatment is Best for My Damaged Tooth?
Endodontic treatment at the Root Canal Centre in Richmond is a safe and pain-free solution to decaying and infected teeth. So, if you live in the London area and are suffering from a damaged tooth or dental infection, reach out to our friendly team. Our specialist endodontists will help you decide which treatment is the best course of action for you, provide you with more information about the cost of root canal treatment in London, and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Are you looking for specialist endodontic and root canal treatment in London? Please book an appointment with our friendly and talented experts by phoning 020 8050 0351 or completing our online form here.
