Has your endodontist or dentist told you that you need a root canal? In this case, you are not alone. In fact, dentists treat more than 15 million teeth and save them with a root canal or endodontic treatment each year.
What Is a Root Canal?
Overall, it is a dental procedure that involves the removal of the soft center of the tooth, the pulp. In detail, this soft tissue (pulp) is inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard dentin layer. Generally, the pulp contains connective tissue, nerves, and blood vessels. The pulp creates the tooth’s surrounding hard tissues during development. Accordingly, the pulp is from the crown to the tip of the roots, where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root. During a tooth’s growth and development, the pulp is important. Once it is fully developed, it can survive without the pulp because it continues to be nourished by the surrounding tissues.
What Is Dental Root Canal Therapy?
The removal of bacteria from the diseased root canal is the primary benefit of root canal therapy. This preserves the original tooth and prevents further infection. Your dentist will remove any diseased or inflammatory pulp during a root canal, clean and sanitize the interior of the tooth, fill it, seal it, and place a crown on it. Afterwards, you will return to your endodontist, who will restore the tooth to its original state and function by placing a cap or other restoration on it. Finally, the tooth functions exactly like a healthy tooth after it has been repaired.
What Is the Process?
- Removing the infected pulp and nerve in the root of the tooth
- Shaping and cleaning the inside of the root canal
- Filling and sealing the space.
- Fixing a crown on the tooth to protect and restore it to its original function.
When is a Root Canal Necessary?
Additionally, if you’re looking for indications that you could require a root canal, the following symptoms may indicate that you do:
- Deep decay or darkening of the gums
- Swollen or tender gums
- Persisting sensitivity to cold or hot, even after the cause has been removed
- A chipped or cracked tooth
- Pimples on the gums
- Severe pain while chewing or biting
Do I Need a Root Canal?
Endodontic therapy is necessary when the soft tissue inside the root canal becomes infected or inflamed. Actually, there are several possible causes for the infection or redness: Deep decay, a chipped or shattered tooth, or many dental procedures on the same tooth. Furthermore, even if there are no visible cracks or chips in the tooth, an injury might nonetheless harm the pulp. Here, treating an infection in the pulp of the tooth is necessary. Additionally, failing to treat an infection or pulp redness may cause pain or even result in an abscess.
Is the Root Canal Painful During or After the Procedure?
In general, dentists perform a variety of procedures to treat toothaches caused by pulp inflammation or infection. However, the vast majority of patients report feeling comfortable with the anesthetics and treatments used today.
However, you may have dentin hypersensitivity (tooth sensitivity) for the first few days after treatment, especially if you had an infection or pain before the procedure. Prescription or over-the-counter medications can relieve this discomfort.
Meanwhile, your tooth may continue to feel different from your other teeth for some time after your endodontic treatment is completed. However, contact us if you have severe pain, pressure, or pain that lasts more than a few days.
If you ignore the tooth infection, it may occasionally become life-threatening and spread to other areas of the body. If you require a root canal, the tooth’s infected pulp must be extracted. Any reason-related inflammation of the tooth root will cause swelling, excruciating pain, and occasionally even bleeding. However, occasionally a person waits until the root damage is so severe that only root canal therapy can save the tooth. In these cases, the patient does not exhibit any of the aforementioned symptoms.
How Much Does Root Canal Treatment Cost?
The cost of root canal therapy usually varies on a number of factors, such as which tooth hurts and how bad the problem is. Molars, on the other hand, tend to cost more because they are harder to treat. Also, most dental insurance plans cover endodontic care to a certain degree.
Generally, the cost of endodontic therapy and natural tooth restoration is lower than that of tooth extraction. A bridge or implant replaces a lost tooth to facilitate chewing again and keep neighbouring teeth from moving. Furthermore, the cost of these operations is typically higher than that of endodontic therapy and suitable restorations.
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