Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment known as Endodontic Therapy is used to treat the problems of a tooth's soft core called as the dental pulp. It deals with internal structures of a tooth. It removes the diseased or infected pulp preventing the tooth from further infection.

Almost all consider this treatment as the most painful and difficult of all dental treatments. In reality it is not so. It is as easy and less painful as other procedures with the advanced technology.

As the treatment deals with the internal aspects of a tooth unlike any other dental procedures, no other methods can replace this. It is important to discuss with the dentist clearly if you want any alternative to it to know the advantages and disadvantages of the alternative to take a right decision.

What is Dental Pulp?

It is a soft connective tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels. In a layman’s language it is commonly known as the "nerve" of the tooth. It is located inside the dentin of the tooth in the pulp chamber. It is extended from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the root in the jawbone.

Why Root Canal Treatment?

This treatment is recommended when the pulp is infected by bacteria or any other diseases. The most common cause of pulp damage is a deep cavity or a fracture that exposes it to bacteria and other pathogens. This leads to mild problems like swelling, fever, pus formation to severe problems like erosion of the bone under the tooth. It also allows bacteria to enter into the bloodstream and cause infection in other parts of the body.

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment:

• The most important benefit of RCT is that it saves your natural tooth that stays and functions as a normal and healthy tooth.
• Extraction can lead to other problems like gliding of adjoining teeth, chewing and biting problems, and the treatment of adjoining teeth which don’t need any treatment to restore the missing teeth etc. In case of RCT one can easily avoid all these hurdles and problems.

Common Symptoms of Endodontic Disease requiring an RCT:

• Severe tooth pain that characteristically rises with the intake of hot liquids
• Severe worsening of pain when you lie down and reduction when you sit up.
• Pain that stays for a long time after intake of cold foods
• Throbbing pain
• Swelling around the tooth
• Constant and regular tooth pain
• Severe pain while chewing and biting
• Severe tooth sensitivity while and after consuming sweets

If you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms that may be severe or mild, visit your dentist for dental check up to know whether you are suffering from a endodontic disease or something else.

How successful is the Root Canal Treatment?

The treatment gives best results and a high degree of success that could easily last through out your life when it is done properly by a skilled and experienced professional.

Important Note:

• Carefully follow the dental and oral care instructions and visit schedules to the clinic as suggested after the treatment.
• If you have any medical condition or allergies or if you are taking any drugs, inform your doctor before treatment.
• If you feel any persistent pain or any other side effects after the treatment, immediately contact your dentist