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Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment also called as endodontics is required when the nerve or blood of the tooth is infected through decay or injury. At an early stage of infection you may not feel any pain at all. In some cases your tooth can darken in colour which may mean that the nerve has died. If the nerve called pulp gets infected, it may spread through the root canal system of the tooth, which can lead to an abscess and swelling of the tissues around the tooth.
During the treatment the dentist removes the nerve from the tooth by drilling a hole in the top surface of the tooth. The inside is cleaned out with disinfectants and needle like fine instruments. Then the root canal is dried and filled to prevent any further infection. A temporary filling is put in and the tooth is left to settle.
Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure. In most cases two or more visits are required, and at a later visit when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled.
Despite its reputation for being a painful procedure, with advances in technology and the training of our professional staff, root canal treatment is a routine dental procedure.
Root canal treatment procedure
Root canal treatment can be divided into three stages: First comes the diagnosis. Next comes the root canal itself, in which a dentist or an endodontist removes the pulp and cleans the inside of the tooth preparatory to filling it, sometimes applying antibiotics to prevent further infection. A temporary filling is placed at the crown opening. Finally, in a later visit, a crown is installed to seal the tooth and protects it from further damage or infection.
Root treated tooth should be treated just the same as any other tooth. Excellent oral hygiene is required after your root canal to ensure success and prevent re-infection. An untreated infection inside a tooth will only worsen over time; the pulp cannot heal itself. Without treatment, the patient may lose the tooth, and require a bridge or other costly restoration. Protect your teeth by getting treatment as soon as you learn that you need it.
Sometimes the tooth cannot be saved and must be taken out. If the pulp is destroyed, it can’t heal and it is better not to leave the infected tooth out. Some patients would prefer an extraction, but the best is to keep as many natural teeth as possible.
We provide a 3-year-guarantee for our treatments.
