ROOT CANAL
Root Canal Treatment
Understanding Root Canal Therapy
Signs You May Be Needing a Root Canal
· The huge toothache
· The pain that lasts under the cold of hit
· The throat is swollen and there is pain in the gums in that location
· The tooth gets darker and darker
· Persistent pimples on the gums
The Root Canal Procedure
1. Diagnosis and Preparation: The determination of the degree of which the infection has spread is done by means of a thorough examination and X-rays.
2. Anesthesia: Administration of local anesthesia will make sure you are more comfortable during the root canal procedure.
3. Pulp Removal: The infected pulp part is surgically removed from the interior of the tooth.
4. Cleaning and Shaping: The root canals are being cleaned, sterilized, and shaped to receive the fillings.
5. Filling and Sealing: The cleaned openings are filled with a bio-compatible substance and sealed to prevent the possibility of new infection.
6. Restoration: Lastly, the damaged part can be repaired by a crown or filling that is placed to complete the mouth’s function and look.
Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
Tooth Preservation: You get to keep your original tooth in place and smile confidently.
Preventing Spread of Infection: This helps the infection not to move on to the other teeth or other areas.
Efficient and Cost-Effective: It does not require further complex and expensive treatments such as extractions and implants.