Most people tend to think that when you pull your tooth out, this is an extraction, but when they go to the dentist for treatment, they are getting a root canal or dental implant Sydney CBD. This isn't true; in fact, these two treatments serve entirely different purposes. 

A root canal treatment is performed on decayed teeth so that the tooth can have its natural function restored by having it filled with artificial material or removed altogether if necessary. On the other hand, extraction is performed when there is no hope of saving a tooth due to extensive decay or damage from trauma. There are several options available for advanced dental care in both cases before being presented with these choices. 

A root canal is done on a tooth with its nerve removed. This is done because the nerves in your teeth, if left unchecked, can spread bacteria throughout your mouth, causing an infection or abscess. The last thing you want with a cavity is for it to get worse, resulting in more pain and discomfort than necessary. By having this procedure done by your dentist or endodontist, they can clean out all of the debris caused by decay so that the tooth no longer poses any threat to the surrounding healthy structures.

After this surgery has been completed, most people experience little to no post-operative pain because of how well off their teeth are after receiving treatment. However, most patients will have "pathological" pain before receiving treatment. This is caused by the decay itself and not an indicator of how serious the problem is, like some people believe it to be. Most people assume that a tooth has a cavity when they have this type of pain, but sometimes the only time you feel pain from a cavity is when it's too late for treatment because your nerve was already exposed. 

On the other hand, extraction is performed after all hope has been lost for saving a tooth. In this case, there are many reasons why a tooth could be unsalvageable such as extensive damage from trauma or advanced stages of decay where something would have to be done surgically for the tooth to remain healthy. Sometimes your dentist will recommend an extraction if the decay in your tooth has gone too far, and even after a root canal is performed, you will still eventually lose that tooth; this is known as an "irreversible pulpitis". Another type of irreversible pulpitis called ankylosis creates a calcium barrier around the tooth, preventing bacteria from exiting your tooth.  

This situation can be treated with surgery, but it's not always guaranteed that the tooth will remain healthy. 

However, if you have pain in your teeth or they are loose, there are ways to save them: fillings, crowns/caps and bonding. These options can sometimes last for decades and cause minor discomfort to no pain at all, depending on what kind of treatment you receive. Root canals are sometimes done to postpone an extraction, but in some cases, your dentist may have no other choice than to extract a tooth to save your oral health. 

Although you will most likely experience post-operative pain following a root canal or extraction, you must follow the instructions given by your doctor for these procedures to be successful. In addition, they are usually given antibiotics before surgery and analgesics during recovery because they know how painful this procedure can be if not treated properly.