Root Canal or Extraction? Which is Best for You?

If you’re in the throes of severe tooth pain, chances are you have an infection that’s reached your inner tooth chamber and is irritating the nerve. Removing your tooth is one way to curtail the infection and stop the pain. However, if the tooth can be saved, Dr. Bella Hanono from Bella Hanono Family Dentistry, Alpharetta, Georgia, recommends root canal therapy. We can treat the infection through root canal therapy, eliminate your pain, and save your tooth for future use. 

Root Canal vs. Extraction 

Although extraction seems like a simpler solution to stopping an oral infection, it’s important to consider the consequences of losing a permanent tooth. Tooth loss can impact how you look, your clarity of speech, and your ability to chew. Then there’s the cost of replacing your lost tooth to restore oral health. 

If your tooth can be saved, most dentists recommend root canal treatment as:

• It stops the infection without the need to remove the tooth
• Preserves your natural smile
• Restores the health and function of your tooth so it can continue to be used
• Saves you the expense of restorative dental treatment to replace your lost tooth

After thoroughly evaluating your tooth and assessing the damage that has been done, Dr. Hanono can determine if a root canal is the best course of action to rectify your problem and restore your oral health.

Pain After Root Canal

It’s normal to experience minor pain or discomfort for a few days after root canal treatment. OTC medication can provide pain relief until it subsides on its own. Be sure to keep the area clean by brushing gently over your treated tooth for a day or two. If you continue to feel pain after three to four days, contact Dr. Hanono so we can evaluate your condition, pinpoint the cause of your pain and provide appropriate treatment. 

Root Canal Therapy Near Me 

Are you suffering from tooth pain or infection? Contact Dr. Bella Hanono from Bella Hanono Family Dentistry in Alpharetta, GA, at (770) 343-4052 today for prompt and effective treatment. 

We’re here to meet all your dental care needs.

Dr. Bella Hanono, DDS
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Dr. Bella Hanono, the founder of Bella Hanono Family Dentistry, has over 25 years of experience in the industry. Her goal is to promote her patients’ oral health and well-being.

She is an alumnus of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Doctor of Dental Surgery), University of Texas (Master of Public Health), and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Georgia Dental Association, Northern District of Georgia Dental Association, Hinman Dental Society, Gnathos, Seattle Study Club, and Hispanic Dental Association.

Dr. Hanono regularly attends continuous education courses to keep abreast with the latest trends in dentistry.

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