A just-published article, 7 Tell-tale Signs Your Patient Needs a Root Canal and Everything They Need to Know About It, will help dental professionals raise awareness by educating patients on what the root canal treatment is and how it can help them.

Anyone who has ever had experienced root canal treatment knows the appreciation felt when the procedure provides relief from pain, and ultimately, a healthier mouth. Though May 8 was the official National Root Canal Appreciation Day, why not take this opportunity to clear out common misconceptions about root canal therapy. And, as dental professionals, help raise awareness by educating patients on what the procedure is and how it can help them.

How can one article explain the importance of root canal treatment in the simplest ways possible?

This Benco Dental U Learning Center article 7 Tell-tale Signs Your Patient Needs a Root Canal and Everything They Need to Know About It answers 11 questions patients have in mind when they hear about a root canal.

But first, let’s put a myth to rest and dental patients’ minds at ease. Only 17% of people who’ve had a root canal said it was their “most painful dental experience,” despite the widespread belief that it is. And, research shows that root canal treatment has a success rate of up to 98%.

In the article, find helpful answers to these 11 frequently asked questions about root canal treatment to share with your patients.

  • #1 What is a root canal?
  • #2 What are the tell-tale signs that you need a root canal?
  • #3 What happens in a root canal treatment?
  • #4 What are the three stages of root canal treatment?
  • #5 Can root canals fail?
  • #6 Do you need antibiotics after a root canal?
  • #7 Is a crown necessary after a root canal?
  • #8 What are the side effects of root canal?
  • #9 How long does a root canal last?
  • #10 How often can you have a root canal on the same tooth?
  • #11 How much does a root canal cost?

Are your patients wondering if they need a root canal treatment?

Only you can recommend this procedure to your patients as a dentist. Nonetheless, 7 Tell-tale Signs Your Patient Needs a Root Canal and Everything They Need to Know About It has listed some red flags pointing to possible cavities and other dental issues that can be treated with a root canal.

Find the article with 11 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Root Canal HERE.