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Root Canal Treatment

When people think of visiting a dentist, they usually associate it with pain and a root canal treatment. At Hortman Clinics, however, root canal treatments are routine procedures performed by our board-certified endodontists.

The root canal is actually part of the tooth. It is the hollow part of the tooth root that contains the pulp tissue (the innermost layer of the tooth), comprising nerve tissue, blood vessels, and other cells.

So, root canal treatment or root canal therapy is a dental procedure involving the removal of infected pulp tissue to protect the tooth from subsequent infections.

TREATMENT

When do you need a Root Canal Treatment?

Does everyone with toothache require root canal therapy? Not really!

Here’s when the dental professional recommends a root canal treatment:

  • If the pulp is injured or diseases and cannot repair itself, it gets inflamed and eventually dies
  • When there is a deep cavity, such as a cracked tooth or a loose filling, bacteria can enter the tooth and infect the pulp, triggering pain.
  • The infection from the pulpal tissue has progressed to the bone around the tooth, causing it to break down. This causes pus accumulation (an abscess), and the tooth may become loose.
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TREATMENT

Signs you need a Root Canal Therapy

Some signs and symptoms indicate a tooth may require root canal therapy. So, if you feel any of the following, visit our endodontist at the earliest:

  • Tooth that is sensitive to hot and very cold temperatures
  • Pain on chewing or biting
  • Constant, throbbing or stabbing pain that does not subside
  • Swelling or tenderness around the gum line of the affected tooth
  • Swelling or pus accumulation on the gums
  • Facial swelling
  • Pus discharge from the gums
  • Darkening of the tooth
  • Bad oral breath
RISKS

What are the steps of a Root Canal Procedure?

When you arrive at Hortman Clinics with an infected tooth, our endodontists will evaluate the tooth clinically and radiographically (using X-rays). If the tooth requires root canal therapy, they will explain the procedure, which involves three steps:

This is the first step of the procedure, and it begins with administering local anaesthesia to ensure your comfort. The endodontist then removes the decayed part of the tooth, including everything inside the root canal.

Small instruments are used to clean and shape the canal. They will also use disinfecting liquid to eliminate bacteria in the canal. Once the pulp is removed and infection eliminated, the tooth dies, and you will not feel any pain.

Once the canal is adequately shaped and disinfected, the dentist fills and seals it with an inert rubber-like material. The dental filling material is then placed in the crown portion of the tooth.

When the pulpal tissue inside the tooth is healthy and intact, it provides nourishment. After the pulp tissue is removed, the tooth becomes brittle and more prone to breaking or fracture. A crown is placed on the root canal treated tooth to strengthen it and restore its form and function. 

Recovery and Aftercare

Your tooth and gums have already experienced a lot before a root canal therapy. While the procedure creates a clean slate for the tooth, it takes some time before the tissues can heal.

Here are a few tips to follow during recovery after a root canal treatment:

  • Eat soft foods during and for the first few days after treatment.
  • Avoid chewing on the treated tooth till you get your permanent crown.
  • Avoid smoking or consuming alcohol.
  • Brush your teeth after every meal. Floss atleast once a day.
  • Use a dentist-prescribed antimicrobial mouthwash to keep bacteria at bay.
DOCTOR

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Don’t let a toothache eat away your mental peace and quality of life. Timely treatment of infected or fractured teeth with root canal therapy can protect your bite and restore your smile. Have a troublesome tooth? Schedule an appointment with our expert endodontists to get it evaluated.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Root canal therapy is performed under local anaesthesia, which ensures effective pain control. Most people think root canal therapy is painful, but it is not when it is carried out by a trained and experienced endodontist. Infact, root canal therapy helps relieve tooth pain.

When done correctly, a root canal treatment can last upto 20 years. It is important to get a dental filling and a crown after the therapy for the longevity of the treatment.

It is a popular myth that root canal treatment causes cancer or disease. This is not true! Root canal treatment is safe and does not cause any health conditions.

 

Root canal treatment does not usually cause any side effects. However, some people may be allergic to the filling material, which triggers an allergic reaction in them, giving rise to hives, difficulty breathing, or facial swelling.

If you feel okay, you can resume your routine after a root canal procedure. While there is no downtime or recovery after root canal therapy, the tissues take a week to heal. Your symptoms should also subside by then. If your tooth hurts for over a week, visit our endodontist immediately.

 

A typical root canal therapy session lasts 45 to 60 minutes.

Putting off a root canal therapy increases the chances of:

  • Irrepairable damage of a tooth and subsequent extraction
  • The infection spreads to the adjacent teeth
  • Infection spreading to the jaw bone

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