Root canal treatment is the most important tooth-saving procedure, during which the pulp of the tooth (which is a living tissue, such as nerves and blood vessels) is removed.
| When does the pulp need to be removed? |
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When nerve tissue or pulp is damaged, it breaks down and bacteria begin to multiply within the pulp chamber. The tooth infection can cause an abscess which can cause pain as it presses on the nerves in the pulp of the tooth. The pulp can also become damaged due to a trauma, fracture or extensive restorative work such as placing several fillings over a short period of time. A common dental procedure can also cause the pulp to become inflamed. E.g.: when preparing a tooth for a crown. |
| What are the signs that a root canal is needed |
Some indications that a tooth may need a root canal are:
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- Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure
- Prolonged sensitivity/pain to heat or cold temperatures (after the hot or cold has been removed)
- Discoloration (a darkening) of the tooth
- Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums
- A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums
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| What will happen at the dentist? |
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On the first visit to the dentist (might need more than one visit), the dentist numbs the side of your mouth with local anaesthesia and remove the diseased pulp. The tooth is cleaned out and the canal is filled with a small cotton ball which has medicine in it. Short-term filling is placed in and many times antibiotics is given to get rid of the infection.
When visited on the second time the short-term filling is removed and the canal is filled and sealed. When the pulp is removed the tooth becomes dead and will be weaker than living tooth, can break more easily. It often advised to have a crown on the treated tooth which might be put on on the second or third visit. |
| The risks of root canal treatment |
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Just as for other treatments, root canal treatment also have risks. If any of the pulp is left in the canal your tooth can continuously be painful. If the area of the canal is not filled properly you could get infection which might end up in loosing your tooth. But you should consider that if you do not have root canal treatment you will also loose your tooth and you could have pain and infection.
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| The risks of root canal treatment |
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To lessen pain or swelling use ice and cover it with a towel. Place it on your jaw for 15-20 minutes every hour. Brush and rinse your mouth 2-3 times a day, especially after meals. Do not forget to brush your gums as well. Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups.
You may feel eating only soft foods for a few days after root canal treatment. Drink water or juices only, limit coffee, tea or soda for a while. Do not smoke.
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