Root Canal Treatment
Introduction
There’s no need to be worried if your dentist or endodontist prescribes a root canal treatment to treat a damaged or diseased tooth. Millions of teeth are treated and saved this way each year, relieving pain and making teeth healthy again.
Overview
Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the centre of a tooth.
This treatment is needed when dental X-rays show that the pulp has been damaged by a bacterial infection.
This procedure is not painful and can save a tooth that might otherwise have to be removed completely.
Benefits of root canal treatment
There are many benefits of root canal treatment, here are some of them :
• Saving the tooth:
Rather than having to extract the infected tooth, root canals allow you to keep your natural teeth, and helps to prevent against the need for a bridge or implant.
• Restoring normal function:
Once the pain and inflammation associated with an infected tooth have been eliminated, you can chew and speak properly without any discomfort or pain.
• Pain relief:
Once the pulp is removed, the tooth is no longer able to transmit pain signals to the brain.
• Preventing spread of infection:
A root canal treatment helps to prevent the spread of infection to other parts of the mouth or body and preserve the structure of the mouth, which can improve your overall oral health.
• Avoiding costly implant costs:
Although a tooth extraction can be a cheaper option compared to a root canal procedure, the cost of getting a dental implant or bridge to replace the missing tooth can be significantly higher.
• Improved appearance:
A root canal can help maintain the appearance of your smile. If you decide to extract your tooth, a missing tooth can cause changes to the alignment of your other teeth and even affect the shape of your face.
prepare for root canal treatment
It’s necessary to numb the entire treatment area for a root canal treatment. As a result, eating after treatment can be difficult. Have a good meal before your appointment, so that you can relax and avoid putting any pressure on the treatment area after your root canal.
For optimal treatment results and a swift recovery, we recommend abstaining from alcohol and tobacco use of any kind for a full 24 hours prior to a root canal appointment and throughout your recovery.
We recommend that you take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication before the start of your appointment to proactively reduce swelling that can cause pain from the start.
steps of root canal treatment
A root canal treatment includes the following steps:
Step 1- Cleaning the root canal:
The dentist removes everything that is inside the root canal.
Step 2- Filling the root canal:
The dentist cleans, shapes and decontaminates the hollow area, using tiny files and irrigation solutions. Then, the tooth is filled with a rubber-like material, using an adhesive cement to seal the canals completely.
Step 3- Adding a crown or filling:
A tooth with no pulp must receive its nourishment from the ligament that attaches the tooth to the bone. This supply is adequate, but in time, the tooth will become more brittle, so a crown or filling offers protection.
Until the crown or filling is complete, the patient should not chew or bite on the tooth. Once there is a crown or filling is done, the person can use the tooth as before.
root canal treatment aftercare
After a root canal treatment, it’s important to take special care of the affected tooth for a few weeks. You can brush and floss as usual, but make sure to be gentle around the treated area.
Avoid chewing on hard foods or using the treated tooth for biting down heavily until you’ve been cleared by your dentist.
You should not chew, drink hot or cold liquids, or smoke for the first hour. Additionally, smoking can interfere with the healing process and should be avoided.
risks and complications of root canal treatment
The risks and complications of root canal treatment are as follow:
• The infection continues and spreads to the bones:
Sometimes the dentist only finds three root canals in a tooth that has four. If one canal remains untreated, the infection might continue and spread into the bone.
• The root canal is not properly sealed:
The dentist must also make sure the filling material goes far enough into the canal, to fill it up. If the root canal is not properly sealed, the infection could return.
• The instruments can break in the canal or perforate the canal:
During the procedure, the root of the tooth may crack, or the instruments can break in the canal or perforate the canal. This makes it hard to fill the tooth effectively.
What is a root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the centre of a tooth.
Does root canal treatment require anaesthesia?
It’s necessary to numb the entire treatment area for a root canal treatment. As a result, eating after treatment can be difficult. Have a good meal before your appointment, so that you can relax and avoid putting any pressure on the treatment area after your root canal.
How is a root canal filled?
The dentist cleans, shapes and decontaminates the hollow area, using tiny files and irrigation solutions. Then, the tooth is filled with a rubber-like material, using an adhesive cement to seal the canals completely.
How does root canal treatment infection spread?
Sometimes the dentist only finds three root canals in a tooth that has four. If one canal remains untreated, the infection might continue and spread into the bone.
What happens if a root canal is not properly sealed?
The dentist must also make sure the filling material goes far enough into the canal, to fill it up. If the root canal is not properly sealed, the infection could return.
Results
Root canal treatment, is a dental treatment that is carried out in the pulp of the tooth, which is the root canal, for removing an infection from inside a tooth. It can also protect the tooth from future infections.
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