Is Anything Being Done For Easier Root Canals

[rodhulk]

What I'm actually asking is, is there any research/studies/tests being done on the roots of teeth that may eventually end most/all root canals?

If my science is correct, the body can heal/fight many forms of bacteria and diseases, but the roots in teeth cannot - hence why root canals are needed if bacteria get into the roots from a cavity.

Has anybody ever heard of any new research such as some injection into the root that may give a type of mummification to the root(s) in order to kill the bacteria and perhaps the root too so the need of root canals would not be needed, at least not as often. Or is there any opther research being done that will prevent root canals?

I ask this because I just had a root canal and while it's not really painful, it's not pleasant either, especially knowing what they're doing.

 

[Majic Walrus]

My mom works in the dental field. Root canals are a big business and the only real thing that's "being done" would be personal prevention measure. Brushing twice daily and flossing after every meal... Things like that. They won't always prevent all root canals but it certainly won't hurt.

 

[rodhulk]

My mom works in the dental field. Root canals are a big business and the only real thing that's "being done" would be personal prevention measure. Brushing twice daily and flossing after every meal... Things like that. They won't always prevent all root canals but it certainly won't hurt.

Yes, the 'big business' is probably why they'll be a part of dentristry for awhile yet.

I read somewhere that millions of root canals have been performed in the US that never needed to be. It's all for the big dollar. The same with wisdom teeth. I still have mine and as I've been to several dentists throughout the years, a few of them have said I may never need them out while the rest seemed to push to take them out.