About Root Canal Treatment What is Root Canal Treatment?
A root canal is a procedure primarily aimed towards repairing and saving a poorly damaged or infected tooth in place of removing it. This procedure involves removal of the damaged area of the tooth and cleaning it thoroughly so that it disinfects. Finally, it is filled up an d sealed to complete the process of root canal treatment. The root canal treatment or the root canal therapy is the way to protect the tooth root which gets expose due to the injury or a big cavity in the tooth. An endodontist or a root canal specialist would use the root canal treatment for curing the cause of tooth problem and treating the issues such as the soft core of the tooth which is known as the dental pulp. In ancient times, tooth in which the pulps is injured had to be removed leaving the place void. However, the root canal treatment is the best way to save the teeth without leading to any diseases or complications.
What is the tooth pulp?
The pulp is the soft tissue containing the blood vessels, connective tissues and nerves and it lies inside each tooth and extends from the tooth crown to the to the root tip in the jaw bone. When this tooth pulp becomes infected or injured, it tries to repair itself in the first place and dies away upon failing. The most common causes of pulp decay are deep cavity within the tooth and cracked tooth. Both of these conditions can allow the bacteria to enter the tooth making it infected. If it is left in that state without proper treatment, it will lead to the building of pus and abscess formation. Thus, in turn, can cause damage to the bone that surrounds the teeth and when an expert does not remove the infected pulp, it may result in excessive pain and swelling.
How can root canal treatment help?
If a person suffering from these problems does not visit a dentist for treatment, the tooth may fall out. The root canal treatment can be completed within 1 to 3 visits and involves removal of the infected tooth pulp. Then the pulp chamber as well as the tooth canal are washed, cleaned and finally sealed to prevent further infection. When the tooth is restored, it may last the lifetime of the affected individual. However, it is important to mention that regular checkup s are needful to maintain overall healthy gums and teeth. The tooth would remain healthy as long as it is nourished by the tissues that surround it.
How is root canal done?
First of all, the dentist would numb the tooth and made an opening through the tooth crown to access the pulp chamber. He would then use specially crafted files for cleaning out the infection as well as the unhealthy pulp from the canals, and the canals are shaped, and the debris is removed from the canals. A biocompatible substance is u sed for filling up the canal and free from any diseases and infections. It is completed by placing a filling material on top of the tooth or substance for sealing the opening, and it remains till the point when the tooth receives the crown or a permanent filling which is finally cemented in its place.