Dr. Andre Eliasian

November 13, 2019, Elite Dental

Root Canal Treatment-Things To Know
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Introduction
There is a procedure known as a root canal treatment that can repair and solve the fix which has
been damaged or infected badly. Also known as endodontic therapy, there comes less
requirement of removing the teeth as the endodontist makes an effort to treat the condition. This
kind of treatment proves to be painless and often leaves the patient with less uneasiness at the
time of recovery as compared to the condition when they have their natural tooth extracted. For a
Tooth’s health and function, after it has emerged through the gums, one of the vital elements
required is the nerve of the tooth. Its function is to deliver the sensation of hot or cold and its
presence and absence will not affect the everyday functioning of the tooth.
When a condition takes place of the tooth’s nerve being damaged, it breaks down and the
appearance of bacteria arises within the pulp chamber. The presence of bacteria along with other
debris can bring chances of infection or abscessed tooth. An abscess can be understood as a pus-
filled pocket that forms at the end of the tooth’s root. There will be a presence of an abscess
when the infection spreads all the way past the ends of the tooth’s root.

Procedure
There will be some steps in which root canal treatment will be done. Firstly, there will be a
procedure for cleaning the root canal. The patient will be provided local anesthesia and the
practitioner will make a small access hole on the tooth’s surface and eliminate the diseased or
dead pulp tissue with very tiny files. After that, he or she will clean, shape and disinfect the
hollow area with the help of tiny files and irrigation solutions. When this process is done, the
tooth will be filled with a rubber-like material with the help of an adhesive cement for
completely sealing the canals. When the therapy of the root canal is done, the tooth will be
considered dead. There will not be a feeling of any pain in the teeth because its nerve along with
the infection has been eliminated.
Though the tooth will act to be more easily broken as compared to the prior state. A tooth having
no pulp must obtain its sustenance from those ligaments that fasten that tooth to be bone. This
supply is however sufficient but as the time passes, the tooth will be more brittle due to which
there will be a requirement of a filling or a crown for the protection. One important thing for the
patient referred by the dentist until the crown or filling is placed is that he or she must not chew
or bite on using that tooth. When the procedure of a filling or a crown is done, the patient is able
to use the tooth as normal.

Are There Any Alternatives to Root Canals?
Saving the natural tooth instead of removing it proves to be a wise choice. If someone finds an
alternative to root canal treatment, they will have to extract the tooth. Endodontic treatment tends

to assist the person in maintaining their original smile, continue to eat the things which are
likable and limit the requirement for ongoing dental work. If someone manages to keep proper
care, most of the teeth having root canal treatment can last for a lifetime. This kind of procedure
also proves to be efficient because tooth extraction will ask for a longer time because of
appointments needed for a bridge, denture, or implant. Crowns have the tendency to function like
natural teeth and they have a nice display as well.
There might be a presence of some complications like sometimes instead of four root canals, the
dentist finds only three. If one of any four is left untreated, there can be a presence of an
infection that may spread into the bone. When the procedure is taking place, the tooth’s root may
crack or the instruments used in the treatment can break in the canal that makes it tough to fill
the tooth effectively. But if there are some complications, the specialist will try to correct the
problem and complete the overall practice. If you want to get rid of complications, try to follow
the instructions given by the dentist.
When the procedure of root canal is done, taking good care of the teeth and gums is a must.
There might be a requirement to go for an additional visit to the dentist for the X-ray of the
treated tooth in order to verify that all the symptoms of infection have gone. In order to prevent
infections, gum disease, and decay, it is recommended to brush the teeth at bedtime and at least a
single other time each day. Try to use a suitable toothbrush and replace it regularly. Make a habit
to floss in order to clean between the teeth and prevent plaque buildup.

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