Dr. Sri Akshitha (BDS)
Published on - 20 Nov 2023
Does your tooth ache when you eat or apply pressure around the area, or are your teeth sensitive to hot and cold foods?
One of the most popular therapies used to remove diseased and inflammatory tissue in the tooth is root canal therapy. When the soft tissue within the tooth, known as pulp, becomes infected, the dentist can suggest this operation.
The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, and tissues. The pulp can become infected or inflamed for a variety of causes, including cracks in the tooth, extensive decay, ongoing dental operations, and so on.
If the infected pulp is not treated, it might create an abscess or cause pain. As a result, the pulp must be removed using the root canal treatment procedure.
Symptoms that show you might need a root canal treatment:
- Persistent tooth pain
- Sensitivity to hot and cold food
- Tooth discolouration
- Swollen gums
- Pain when you touch the tooth
- A chipped or cracked tooth
- Severe pain while chewing or biting
Procedure of root canal treatment:
- 1. Diagnosis and Assessment
- 2. Anaesthesia
- 3. Opening of the access
- 4. Cleaning and shaping
- 5. Filling
- 6. Sealing the access hole
- 7. Follow up
Here are some benefits of root canal therapy:
- Pain relief: Root canal therapy is often prescribed to relieve severe toothache pain caused by an infection or inflammation of the dental pulp. Patients often feel relief from pain once the infected tissue is removed and the canal is cleaned.
- Improved chewing efficiency: A tooth, after a Root Canal Treatment keeps functioning, allowing you to chew and bite properly.
- Limiting the infection spread: Root canal therapy keeps the infection from spreading elsewhere and enhances the overall well-being.
- Preservation of natural tooth: A root canal therapy’s main objective is to save a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. Natural tooth preservation is essential for preserving normal dental function, aesthetics, and preventing the adjacent teeth from moving.
In summary, root canal treatment is a frequently required dental procedure that offers patients relief from pain, preserves natural teeth, and contributes to the overall health and function of the oral cavity. It is a well-established and successful intervention that enables individuals to maintain a functional and attractive smile while preventing the complications associated with untreated dental infections.