If you have an infected tooth, you will likely need a root canal treatment in order to save your tooth from permanent removal. During a root canal procedure, infected pulp is removed and canals are cleaned and sealed. Many people are afraid to enter an endodontist’s office because of previous pain they experienced before seeking help. A root canal treatment is not as painful as everyone expects, it doesn’t hurt more than having a filling replaced.
Causes of pulp infection
Pulp may get infected because of a lot of different reasons, such as: and restorations on a particular tooth, traumas, cracks, large fillings, and deep decays.
There are some certain symptoms that may signal your need for an endodontic treatment. Some of these symptoms include: pain while chewing, tooth discoloration and darkening, pain while eating cold and hot food, tooth sensitivity or even swelling in the gums. However, in some cases, there may be no symptoms at all, but you may still need root canal treatment.
Procedure
Firstly, an x-ray will be performed in order to see the shape of your root canals. The X-ray also helps the dentist understand how difficult the treatment may be. What’s more, it allows the dentist to predict how many visits you may need and determine if it could be made in one visit or more. Moreover, x-ray help to see if there is any bone resorption or bone loss.
Secondly, your dentist will use local anesthesia, so during the
treatment, you wouldn’t feel any pain and feel as comfortable and
relaxed as possible.
During the procedure, there will
be a rubber dam to keep the treatment area dry and saliva-free.
Moreover, it prevents accidents, such as a patient swallowing
endodontic instruments.
