Saving Teeth and Relieving Pain
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure performed to save a severely damaged or infected tooth. It involves the removal of the infected or inflamed dental pulp, which is the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. Root canal treatment aims to eliminate pain, preserve the natural tooth structure, and restore oral health.
The treatment is a cost-effective solution compared to tooth extraction followed by tooth replacement options like dental implants or bridges. It is a highly successful procedure that can save your natural tooth for many years with proper oral hygiene and regular dental care.
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If you experience persistent tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling, or an abscess, our dentist will perform a thorough examination to determine if root canal treatment is necessary.
Before the procedure, local anaesthesia will be administered to numb the affected area and ensure your comfort throughout the treatment.
A small access hole is created in the tooth, usually through the top surface (occlusal surface) for molars or from the back for front teeth. This allows our dentist to access the pulp chamber and root canals.
Using specialised dental instruments called files, our dentist carefully removes the infected or inflamed dental pulp from the pulp chamber and root canals. The canals are then cleaned and shaped to prepare them for filling.
To ensure thorough cleaning and disinfection of the canals, an antimicrobial solution may be used to irrigate the area.
After the canals have been cleaned and shaped, they are filled with a biocompatible material. The rubber-like material seals the canals, preventing recontamination and providing stability to the tooth structure. In some cases, a temporary filling may be placed to protect the tooth until a permanent restoration can be placed.
After the root canal treatment, a dental crown or filling is typically placed to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the treated tooth. The choice of restoration will depend on the extent of tooth damage and location within the mouth. The dental crown or filling provides strength, protection, and a natural appearance to the treated tooth.
Root canal treatment is often performed to alleviate severe tooth pain caused by an infected or inflamed dental pulp, the procedure helps to restore and relieve discomfort.
Root canal treatment aims to save the natural tooth, which is always the best option whenever possible.
After the root canal treatment and placement of a dental crown or filling, the treated tooth can function normally. This allows you to bite, chew, and speak without discomfort or limitations.
The dental crown or filling used to restore the treated tooth is designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, enhancing the aesthetics of your smile.
By preserving the natural tooth, root canal treatment prevents adjacent teeth from shifting or drifting into the empty space, maintaining the proper alignment of your bite.
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Root canals must be carefully shaped, cleaned and filled to ensure the
tooth remains free from re-infection. This is achieved by using:
Root canal treatment helps to eliminate pain and infection from your
tooth and allow the area to remain healthy. When the inside of a tooth
has become infected from bacteria or severely swollen from trauma, a
root canal treatment is the only way to save the tooth.
As with any dental treatment, some inherent risks exist in having a
root canal treatment.
Up to 10% of root canal treated teeth may experience continued pain
and infection from the following:
A root canal treated tooth is at a significantly higher risk of fracturing
than the same tooth without a root canal treatment. A crown or onlay
that covers the cusps of the tooth will decrease the likelihood that
the tooth will break and is highly recommended after the root canal
treatment is done.
The only alternative to a root canal treatment is to extract the tooth. If
the nerve of a tooth is irreversibly damaged or dead, the body can not
heal the tooth. While symptoms may initially resolve, the infection will
always be present. This lingering, chronic infection can lead to future
pain and swelling. It can also spread to other teeth and other parts of
your body. Pain will always recur.
A temporary filling may be placed over a root canal treatment while
the tooth is settling down and the area around the root is healing. The
temporary must be replaced with a permanent restoration as soon
as possible to prevent it from wearing down and allowing bacteria in
your mouth to infect the new root canal filling.
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