Root Canal

Root canal treatment is a process used to save a very decayed tooth by removing the damaged nerves and tissues from the root of the tooth.

Tooth infection usually begins with a large cavity in the tooth which eventually infects the pulp and the inner tissue in the root. During the root canal treatment, the inner part of the root is cleaned out before applying a filling. As a result of root canal treatment, the root of the tooth is dead, but it continues its function as a tooth.

Duration of Treatment

Sensing tenderness in the tooth and the jaw is normal for a few days after treatment and the treated tooth is likely to feel different from the rest of the teeth, but it will subside over time.

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In order to ensure the necessity for root canal treatment, the person is needed to take X-ray photography from the affected tooth and the surrounding area.

Precautions before, during and after the Procedure

Before the Procedure

In case there is a need for particular precaution before the procedure, the dentist will discuss it with you.

During the Procedure

After establishing the necessity for root canal treatment, the dentist will numb the area and cover it with rubber to prevent infection during the process. He will make a cavity at top of the tooth in order to remove the pulp from the canal fill it with a particular substance. This process is done with local anesthesia and lasts 2 to 4 hours.

After the Procedure

After the procedure, the person is required to avoid eating solid foods on the tooth.

Important Tips about the tooth Canal treatment

Possible risks include:

• Reinfection
• Damage to the tooth structure
• Damage to the nerves

The root canal is prescribed for:

• Damaged teeth

Duration of confinement

There is no need for confinement.