Root Canal Treatment at Meiplus Dentalcare
Root canal treatment is a commonly performed procedure aimed at alleviating dental pain and preserving the natural tooth.
What is a Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to save a badly decayed or infected tooth by removing the damaged pulp, which is the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels. When this tissue becomes infected due to deep decay, cracks, or injury, it can cause pain and lead to tooth loss if left untreated. During the procedure, the infected pulp is removed, the root canals are cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed to prevent reinfection. This treatment helps relieve pain and allows the natural tooth to be preserved rather than extracted.
What does a root canal treatment entail?
Although a fairly toilsome procedure,we assure that root canals can be essentially completed in four simple steps, taking more than two office visits.
Step 1: Numbing the tooth
The dentist administers a local anesthetic to numb the infected tooth and surrounding gums. Once the tooth is numb, your dentist or endodontist will isolate the tooth using a sheet of rubber known as the rubber dam. This helps keep the tooth clean and dry during the procedure.
Step 2: Preparing the canals
Your dentist will begin by inserting small tools called files to create a root canal that is sufficiently wide as it is long. The root canals will be adequately shaped and irrigated with water or an antimicrobial solution to make sure that all infected or decayed mass is removed and reinfection is prevented.
Step 3: Filling the root canal
Once the tooth chamber has been thoroughly disinfecting and dried. The dentist proceeds to insert a rubber-like material called gutta-percha to fill the empty canal. A temporary filling material will be used to seal the space until a permanent crown is seated.
Step 4: Placing a crown
A few weeks after the appointment is when the dentist will place a permanent crown to restore your tooth. This step should not be avoid post-treatment. The tooth would have become weakened and may not support common oral functions like eating without additional assistance
Does a root canal treatment hurt?
Since patients receive anesthesia prior to the treatment, you will notice that root canal therapy isn’t any more painful than a regular dental procedure. Such as having your filling seat or your wisdom tooth remove. However, after the procedure,the area of treatment may be a bit sore or present with mild discomfort. This should subside on its own in a few days.
A root canal procedure can be daunting at first but it is not as bad as it sounds. Root canals assure that your smile protecte and your teeth are disease-free. Just as with any other dental treatment. You will need to practice proper and regular oral hygiene after the treatment to keep your teeth safe and functioning.
If you are in pain or suspect a dental infection, don’t suffer in silence any longer. Meiplus Dentalcare has got you! Your care is our primary goal. Contact us for more information.
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