Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment

The root canal treatment is the procedure used for repairing and saving a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. The root canal procedure involves the removal of the nerve and pulp and then the inner part of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. If the treatment is not done, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may come up.

Symptoms of tooth pulp damage or disease

• Spontaneous pain
• Feeling sensitive to hot and cold drinks and foods
• Pain while biting and chewing
• Facial swelling
• Loss of teeth
• Swelling of the gum near the affected tooth
• Oozing of pus surrounding the affected teeth

Why does tooth pulp need to be removed?

When pulp is damaged, it breaks down and bacteria begin to spread inside the pulp chamber. The bacteria and other dead pulp remains can cause an infection or abscessed tooth. The abscess is a pus-filled pocket that is formed at the end of a tooth's root.

How successful are root canals?

Root canal treatment is a highly successful procedure with more than 95% success rate. Most of the root canal treated teeth with crown can last for many years of life. The final step of the root canal procedure involves the application of a restoration such as crown or filling, it will not be visible to onlookers that a root canal was performed.

Laser root canal treatment saves the teeth from being extracted completely. Although the pulp has been removed, the tooth is still anchored in the bone and can still perform biting and chewing. Laser dental treatment makes the procedure quick, easy and painless.

Root Canal Procedure

Root Canal Procedure has four main aims:

• 1.Removal of active Decay and Infection
• 2.Shaping the canals
• 3.Filling the canals
• 4.Making the tooth functional again