A lot many new patients have this constant query to know why do they need a root canal treatment. Many a times they even want to have some alternate medications to avoid getting root canal treatment. Well the truth is there is no alternative to root canal treatment except 'Extraction'. Yes! because once your roots are infected by bacteria there is no method in medical science to kill that bacteria and save the pulp. Hence to protect the tooth, the dentist has to remove the pulp and protect the remaining tooth.
Of course now since the pulp is removed the tooth is prone to be brittle, hence you will need a Zirconia crown on it to protect it for a longer period of time.
Any medication which your dentist can offer will only be to control the pain. No oral medication can kill the infection which is spread in the root.
