Can You Get a Root Canal with Braces? - Video Guide

You Can Treat a Root Canal Even With Braces

If you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment and you do need to have a root canal, just let your orthodontist know and it should be no problem at all. What you may need to do is have your orthodontist remove the braces from that tooth that needs the root canal so that the dentist can get in and do the procedure. Once the root canal is done, there should be no issues with moving that tooth to where it needs to go. So overall it is not a problem if this happens to you.

Luckily, because a root canal only targets one tooth, simply removing the bracket from that tooth will give your dentist full access to fix the issue. In some cases, you may not even need to remove the bracket in order for treatment to occur.

Consulting Your Dentist

Sometimes, people may think their orthodontist replaces the role of your dentist but that is not true. During treatment, you want to visit your dentist consistently so you know exactly what’s going on with your dental health. Even though it’s possible to get dental work done while you have your braces on, it’s not the ideal situation.

Make sure you are visiting your dentist regularly and implementing the strategies they recommend. Getting cleanings from your dentist is also a great way to maintain oral health because they are professionals at making sure your teeth are healthy.

Avoiding Dental Health Issues

Avoiding dental health issues in the first place is the most ideal situation. Rather than having to worry about whether or not a treatment will work for you while you have braces, why not just keep consistent care for your teeth to avoid the problem in the first place?

Here Are 5 Tips For Keeping Your Teeth Healthy:

Brush in the morning and at night
Floss daily
Use mouthwash daily
Avoid sugary foods
Avoid hard foods

If you can maintain these habits consistently you will have healthy teeth for a long time! For some, however, even keeping your teeth clean does not always work. That’s why it’s so important to always see your dentist regularly to make sure you’re teeth are as healthy and clean as possible.

Common Problems That Cause Tooth Decay

One issue that many people run into unfortunately is that even though they are doing all the above steps, they might not be doing them correctly. When it comes to brushing, there is a very specific technique that must be used to ensure that you are getting the most out of your practice. This goes for flossing as well, it’s not always as simple as just getting the floss between your teeth.

Next time you consult your dentist or orthodontist, ask them the best way to maintain dental health. What are the best brushing and flossing techniques that they use?

People often have issues because they are using the wrong cleaning brands. Some brands are specifically for people with sensitive teeth, so they may not have the necessary chemicals that ensure bacteria removal or tartar breakup.

Keep this in mind next time you pay us, or your dentist, a visit.

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