If there is no root canal, your tooth will die and finally, it has to be extracted. The tooth infection can also spread throughout your body and cause you serious illness.
WHY IS THE ROOT CANAL REQUIRED?
If you have deep cavities
Cavities start breaking the enamel layer of your tooth and then the dentin layer and finally invades the pulp chamber. Once the decay reaches the nerve of your tooth, it's not possible to eliminate the decay without destroying the nerves. For saving the tooth, the entire nerve has to be removed from the tooth. If you experience any infection in your tooth nerve, it can cause you discomfort and a great deal of pain. Visit us at the first sign of pain.
Tooth trauma
Another reason for which you need a root canal is tooth trauma. A light hit to your tooth can make it damaged. If you are having a damaged tooth which has never received treatment, the nerve of the tooth may die which will be causing very much pain to you and you will need a root canal or
tooth extraction.
Old teeth
If your teeth are old, they are more susceptible to cavities and infections. The tooth becomes infected and starts to ache and one day you will find out you need a root canal.
THE PROCEDURE OF ROOT CANAL THERAPY
Above we have understood why a root canal is needed. Now, let's understand the procedure for getting a root canal. At first, you will be given local anaesthesia and your tooth will be numbed. After that, your nerves will be removed and we will eliminate the infection from your tooth. If required, an antibiotic solution will be used on the virus.
Then the nerve chamber is filled with a dental material so that the inside part of the tooth is sealed and the remaining decay is removed. A
permanent filling will be placed afterwards and impressions for your dental crown will be taken. Finally, you will be fitted with the dental crown. The process seems simple, but it may not be the same for every patient. Our root canal dentist will provide you with an
overview of the treatment during the appointment.
IS IT PAINFUL?
People are under the biggest misconception that root canal is painful. The toothache you feel due to the infection before the treatment is painful, but the procedure is not painful. It is designed to eliminate pain. You might feel sore for a few days after the procedure, but that is normal.
ROOT CANAL AFTERCARE
It's essential to care for your tooth after the root canal procedure is done. You must avoid chewing at the side of the mouth which got a root canal. Consume soft foods for a few days. Be gentle while brushing your teeth. Try to rest your mouth.
If you are thinking of getting a root canal treatment, visit us soon at
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