Root Canal Treatments

Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. There’s no need to be worried if your dentist or endodontist prescribes a root canal procedure 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.

Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages:

👉 Efficient chewing
👉 Normal biting force and sensation
👉 Natural appearance
👉 Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain

Root canals are needed for a cracked tooth from injury , a deep cavity, or issues from a previous filling. Patients generally need a root canal when they notice their teeth are sensitive, particularly to hot and cold sensations.

There are a few symptoms that mean you might need a root canal

👉 Severe pain while chewing or biting
👉 Pimples on the gums
👉 A chipped or cracked tooth
👉 Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed
👉 Swollen or tender gums
👉 Deep decay or darkening of the gums

Root Canal Process Involves Various Steps Such as:

👉 Diagnosis
👉 Local Anaesthesia
👉 Dental Dam
👉 Plup Removal
👉 Canal Cleaning
👉 Canal Filling
👉 Tooth Filling and Crown

Once the root canal procedure gets completed, it is mandatory to follow your dentist’s instructions properly. Besides this, there are some tips you must follow after the root canal treatment.

• Take Prescriptions as Suggested
An infected tooth is highly painful. If you don’t want to experience the pain again, you must follow prescribed medicines and antibiotics as directed to prevent any additional infection.

•  Avoid Consuming Certain Foods
Any food, which is difficult to chew, crunch, or hard to eat must be avoided for a couple of days after a root canal. Also, your tooth must be temporarily sensitive to cold and hot food items. Hence, you must consume food at room temperature and one with a soft texture.

•  Get a Crown for Your Tooth
The tooth would remain more intact if you get a crown attached to it. A crown also prevents further complications and promotes high functionality.

Although you will most likely be numb for 2-4 hours following the procedure, most patients are able to return to school or work directly following a root canal. However, it is advised against eating until the numbness is completely gone.

The cost varies depending on how complex the problem is and which tooth is affected. Molars are more difficult to treat; the fee is usually more. Most dental insurance policies provide some coverage for endodontic treatment.

Generally, endodontic treatment and restoration of the natural tooth are less expensive than the alternative of having the tooth extracted. An extracted tooth must be replaced with an implant or bridge to restore chewing function and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. These procedures tend to cost more than endodontic treatment and appropriate restoration.