Root canal treatment is done when the tooth pulp is infected. A dentist or endodontist remove the pulp from the center of the tooth and fills the pulp cavity to prevent infection to spread to other teeth.
Root canal treatment also treats the infection that developed into a dental abscess. This procedure eliminates pain and restores the health of your tooth or teeth.
Root canal treatment is done under local anesthesia. The doctor may decide to separate the tooth from other affected teeth by applying a layer of rubber or metal metal for the patient not to swallow liquid or debris from the teeth.
The doctor will use a dental drill to remove the tooth pulp and the cavity is filled with a filling, or in some cases dental crown may be needed. If the patient needs a dental crown, it will look exactly like the tooth that is treated.
What happens after treatment
After treatment, your lips and gums may remain numb a few hours until the anesthesia disappears. In some cases, pain can occur (1-2 days), which usually disappears with the help of painkillers.
Why do we need root canal treatment?
This procedure is performed when the pulp of a tooth is infected and the patient wants to save the tooth.
Is it effective?
Root canal treatment removes the pulp from inside the tooth to treat or prevent infection. Treatment isi effective, it is not painful, and can save a tooth. It s a viable option when the patient does not want to extract the affected tooth.
Risks
In case of infection, bacteria in the mouth can get into the bloodstream and cause infections in other places. Patients who fight hard against infection, usually those with heart problems should undergo treatment with antibiotics before starting root canal therapy as well as after.
Other issues
Since root canal treatment involves removing the pulp, the tooth becomes more brittle. Root canal treatment should be done as quickly to prevent severe infections that can affect the jaw bone around the tooth and prevent other teeth infection. Tooth extraction is an option if the tooth is too damaged. In this case, we recommend a dental bridge to fill the gap or a dental implant.