Root Canal
If you are experiencing sharp shooting pain in your tooth, then root canal treatment may be the perfect treatment for you. Not only will the pain be relieved, but you can also preserve your natural tooth structure, without the fear of getting it extracted. With modern root canal techniques, the prognosis of a tooth can be increased to a greater extent, saving the tooth from being extracted.
Root Canal Treatment
With the evolution of dentistry, root canal treatments have become much simpler to perform. It is now seen as a great way to relieve a patient from toothache
What is a root canal?
The root canal is a part of the root of a tooth that contains all the nerves and blood vessels. When this part of the tooth gets involved in decay, it gets infected and causes excruciating pain and sensitivity in the tooth. The best possible solution for such a tooth is root canal treatment.
The procedure involves the injection of local anesthesia in the soft tissues to help numb the area. Then, the tooth is drilled to create an access path to the root canal which is cleaned and shaped with the help of endodontic files. The infected root and pulp are removed and the root is filled with a filling material. Then, a cap is placed on top of the root canal-treated tooth to help protect it from external chewing forces. Since the tooth is dead, it is now brittle, being more susceptible to fracture. A cap/crown on top of it protects the tooth and does not let your aesthetics be compromised.
Do I Need A Root Canal?
If you have been experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should call our office to schedule an appointment with us:
- Extreme pain and sensitivity in any tooth
- Pain that worsens on chewing
- Extreme sensitivity to hot and/or cold temperatures
- Discolouration of the tooth
- Bad taste in your mouth
- Pain that radiates to your head
- Bump, tenderness, and inflammation on gum
Root canal treatment may help you to get rid of the pain and stress that was caused by the infected pulp.
Dentistry Isn't Expensive; Negligence Is!
If your small cavity progresses into the dental pulp, you would have to get an RCT done. The tooth cannot be saved with a simple filling and the dental pulp has to be removed.
Get Single Visit RCT Done
Our team is highly skilled to be able to do single visit RCTs. Instead of multiple visits, get your tooth treated in one sitting only.
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