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Root Canal Treatment for residents in Bermuda and the complications associated with delaying the procedure
A root canal is many a patient’s worst fear about going to the dentist. Let us get this out of the way as there is nothing to fear from a root canal. Through modern techniques and local anesthesia, the pain or discomfort from a root canal is minimal. Too many people avoid root canals, which can lead to later complications and pain. If you think you need a root canal in Bermuda, consult Dr. Chris Allington and the team at Positive Image Dental.
Ignoring a tooth in need of a root canal procedure could become extremely costly to your health and wallet. You should consider some of the following dangers that can become your reality if you neglect to get a root canal.
Progression of Your Infection
The reason a root canal is necessary is due to the pulp of the tooth becoming infected. When the pulp and roots of a tooth become infected, there is no walking back. You will need the infection removed, which is what is accomplished through a root canal. If you do not get this infected tissue removed, you will allow the infection to spread and wreak havoc on your health.
Considerable Pain
If you are delaying getting a root canal because you fear the pain associated with the procedure, there are a couple of things you should know. First, a root canal is not anything to be afraid of because there is not much pain associated with the procedure. Maybe some discomfort from getting the local anesthetic and some slight discomfort immediately following the procedure, but otherwise, you do not need to fear the pain.
Second, the pain you will begin to experience from a tooth that seriously needs a root canal will be far more uncomfortable than the procedure itself. This pain can quickly start to cause your quality of life to degenerate because eating, chewing, and putting pressure on a tooth in this state can be incredibly painful.
If you are in Bermuda and interested in learning more about root canals, reach out to the team at Positive Image Dental today by calling (441) 292-2312.
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The Positive Image Dental team comprises three doctors:
Ian Campbell, DMD graduated
from Saltus Grammar School, Mount Allison University, and McGill University Dental School. He has
over 40 years of experience in dentistry and is reputed for providing high-quality dental care in
Bermuda. Dr. Campbell is passionate about lifelong learning and staying abreast of the latest trends
in dentistry.
Christopher Allington, DMD is
an alumnus of the University of Queens, McGill Dental School, and University of Connecticut. He has
been practicing in Bermuda for over 12 years and is a member, past president, and chair of the
Bermuda Dental Association and Bermuda Dental Board. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General
Dentistry and International Congress of Oral Implantology and is registered for fellowship in the
International Association of Orthodontics.
Dr. Lara Loescher BDS, MFDS
RCSEd is a graduate of Bermuda High School and University of Bristol, a member of the Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is completing a Masters in Aesthetic and Restorative
dentistry. She has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, for over 13
years and is interested in diabetes management.
Dr. Faraz, BSc, BDS, MA, is
passionate about all aspects of high-quality dentistry, especially endodontics and cosmetic
dentistry. His enthusiasm for cutting-edge technologies and techniques keeps him grounded in
minimally invasive dentistry.
Dr. Faraz earned his doctorate in dentistry from King’s College London in 2011 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences. He worked in Oxfordshire for ten years before moving to London to work full-time at his family practice. Dr. Faraz routinely pursues additional training to improve his skill in rebuilding exceptionally natural-looking teeth.
He gains tremendous satisfaction from supporting anxious patients in overcoming their dental phobias via his passion and patience, restoring confidence in their oral health. Dr. Faraz looks forward to serving you with all your needs while ensuring your trust is always in safe hands.