Root canal treatment

Root canal treatment

Root canal treatment (also called endodontic therapy, endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy) is a treatment sequence for the tooth infected pulp which results in the infection elimination and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion.

Why Root Canal Treatment is needed?

The infection at the tooth centre occurs by bacteria that live in the mouth and capture the tooth. This can cause after:

● Decay of tooth
● Leaky fillings
● Teeth damage as a result of trauma

How is a Root Canal performed?

To treat the root canal infection, the bacteria need to be removed. This can be done by either:

Anesthetic: The dentist will place a small amount of desensitizing medication on your gum near the affected tooth. Once showing effect, a local anesthetic will put into your gums.

Removing the pulp: When your tooth is numb, the endodontist or general dentist will make a small opening in the tooth top. When the infected or damaged pulp is uncovered, the dentist will carefully remove it using special tools known as files.

Antibiotics: After removing the pulp, the dentist may apply the area with a topical antibiotic to ensure that the infection goes away.

Temporary filling: The dentist will end this by filling with a soft material the small opening in the tooth top. This sealant protects the canals from being damaged by saliva.

When is a root canal needed?

When the tooth soft inner part, known as the pulp, is injured or infected, root canal treatment is done.

Causes of damage to the pulp include:

● deep decay due to an untreated cavity
● multiple dental procedures on the same tooth
● a chip or crack in the tooth
● an injury to the tooth