Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)

Change in foods habits and alternated lifestyle has increased the risk of tooth disease. On a study, we found that root canal treatment has become more common. Today's modern technology and advancement transforming the root canal treatment more effective and comfortable.

If you are suffering from bad toothache and decay, you need an endodontic treatment, generally called root canal treatment (RCT).

On monitoring the root canal treatment, It is a treatment for a decayed and infected tooth, which repairs and saves tooth damage. Furthermore, the nerves and pulp of the tooth along with the bacteria are removed, cleaned and sealed. It incorporates various steps to accomplish the treatment by flushing the bacteria and protecting the tooth with a seal. On detail, it undergoes three sessions, cleaning, filling and crowning the root canal. Thus, the treatment accomplishes on securing your teeth.

How The bacteria Damages Your Tooth?

Once the bacteria attack your tooth/teeth, the nerve tissue and pulp of your tooth is damaged
Secondly, the bacteria multiply inside the pulp chamber and decays the whole tooth
Now your tooth gets infected and abscessed and spread to the core of the root of the tooth
After the counterattack swelling of (Face, neck, head) occurs. Sometimes, it gets even worse on having a bone loss at the tip of the root.

How The Treatment Taken Through?

The root canal treatment is solidly performed by the Endodontist. They diagnose the problem, plan and proceed with the process, at last, prevent the dental nerve and pulp of the tooth.

Treatment Duration: 1 Visit to 3 Visit [Based on the complications]
Treatment For: Tooth decay, Tooth nerve Infected, Tooth Discoloration

Procedure

Step 1

Endodontist take an X-ray and examine the affected area. Determine the history of infection in the root canal and surrounding bones. Also, observes the shape change in the root canal and get into the action.
Step 2

Stepping into the endodontic treatment. The infected root canal is prepared, sanitized, filled and sealed. Now each step significantly saving the tooth. Thus, the tooth restored for regular functionality.
Step 3

Now, the measurements and impressions of the tooth are taken for a preventive crown. The shielding of teeth with crowning happens for the complete protection and restoration of the tooth.
Step 4

After the treatment, proper medication is advised. The Endodontist prescribes antibiotics and pain relievers for the revival of the tooth. And the weekly examination is done for the complete recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Painful is the Root Canal Treatment ?

Nowadays, RCT is more comfortable and pain-free compared to some of the dental treatment. Advancement in RCT helps patients to complete the procedure in one sitting. Still, a lot of research in pain management holding down in Endodontics

Are X-Rays safe while doing RCT?

X-rays are compulsory for all the endodontic related treatment. With our advanced technology, they have reduced the radiation levels up to 90% than conventional x-ray machine called digital radiography were we using efficient non-film digital computerized system.

Is RCT Expensive?

Safeguard your teeth from the RCT is less invasive and less expensive. Cost will depend upon your crown selection.

Why do I require RCT?

If your tooth pulp is damaged or inflamed, RCT helps to remove your damaged gums and save your teeth from spreading gum infection.

How about the pain after RCT procedure?

About 98%, of the RCT treatment, results with minimal discomfort after the procedure. The tooth may remain achy after the few days of RCT, But it will be common in RCT, it will take time for the healing process.

Is dental crown mandatory after the RCT?

The posterior teeth (premolar and molar) need a crown for the following RCT teeth to strengthen the teeth and Pulp for chewing.

What happens if the tooth gets infected again?

Normally, RCT will remain for more than 10 years. If it more than 10 years, no one will give guarantee for the teeth. If again, infection persists, have to repeat the RCT.

What will happen if I skip the RCT?

The only alternative way for the RCT is tooth out. So, it will destroy the pulp and won't get heal and is not recommended for anyone to keep the decayed tooth.

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