Endodontics

Endodontic treatment also known as Root canal treatment is the Treatment done to a tooth with infected pulp or dead pulp to control the pain caused by this tooth as that kind of irreversible inflammation and infection may vary from a lingering ache to a stabbing and pulsating tooth ache that keeps you up at night also this treatment stops the infection from spreading through the facial space causing facial swelling which may need Hospitalisation sometimes as the face is a Dangerous area of spreading infection and may affect the airway space.
Millions of teeth each year are saved from extraction by having a root canal treatment to get rid of the pain and infection without losing a functional tooth or having to deal with space loss which may cause chewing and bitting issues .
Root canal treatment is simply opening through the tooth using special instruments to remove infected and inflamed nerve and debris using dental files , each canal is cleaned and medicated to ensure full removal of bacteria and stop the inflammation and treat the Abscess , Oral Antibiotics may be prescribed as well to assist in controlling the infection.
This treatment include multiple visits , when there is no evidence of active infection and no symptoms your dentist will fill the canals with a special kind of filling that will create a full seal to the canals then the tooth will be filled with permeant filling and may need a Crown according to the amount of tooth structure loss and loading on the tooth which should be discussed with your dentist.
Also all Root canal treatment should be done under rubber dam isolation to separate the tooth from the bacteria in your mouth and you will be numb and wont feel any pain , Nitrous sedation may be used during the procedure too.
When the tooth nerve and tissue are infected, inflamed or damaged they break down producing byproducts and oedema pressing on the nerve causing severe pain and the bacteria which begins to multiply within the nerve canal causing an infection and an Abscess which is a pus filled pocket formed at the end of the root causing bone to resorb around the root these Abscesses if left untreated may cause swelling and spread of infection to the face, neck and head ,and may even in some cases drain through the side of the root or into the gum creating bad smell and bad continuous taste, Also it may extend through the cheek with drainage into the skin, therefor the sooner the treatment is the less complications expected.
In a Fully developed tooth after the removal of the nerve the tooth looses its sensory ability yet the presence or absence of the nerve will not affect the day to day functioning of the tooth.
these Abscesses if left untreated may cause swelling and spread of infection to the face , neck and head ,and may even in some cases drain through the side of the root or into the gum creating bad smell and bad continuous taste, Also it may extend through the cheek with drainage into the skin , therefor the sooner the treatment is the less complications expected.
Infection or inflammation of the pulp may be caused by lots of reasons like The Breakdown of fillings, deep cavities, Trauma, Gum disease, Crack or chip in the tooth, extreme wear.
These Abscesses if left untreated may cause swelling and spread of infection to the face , neck and head ,and may even in some cases drain through the side of the root or into the gum creating bad smell and bad continuous taste, Also it may extend through the cheek with drainage into the skin, therefor the sooner the treatment is the less complications expected.
Root canal treatment have bad reputation through movies and quotes yet we are happy to say that most patient report that they don’t feel any pain and it is not much different than a filling yet it does require multiple visits at Dentocalm we use the wand which is the painless Anaesthesia technique and we also offer Nitrous sedation which will help you get over your Anxiety.
These Abscesses if left untreated may cause swelling and spread of infection to the face, neck and head, and may even in some cases drain through the side of the root or into the gum creating bad smell and bad continuous taste, Also it may extend through the cheek with drainage into the skin, therefor the sooner the treatment is the less complications expected.
Root canal treatment have bad reputation through movies and quotes yet we are happy to say that most patient report that they don’t feel any pain and it is not much different than a filling yet it does require multiple visits.
Your dentist will do some tests and X-rays to diagnose the problem and will let you know if you may need root canal treatment and may list it as one of the treatment options for solving your dental pain yet mainly the symptoms usually may range from lingering pain with cold and hot to strong stabbing or pulsating pain but it is different from one person to another.
These Abscesses if left untreated may cause swelling and spread of infection to the face, neck and head, and may even in some cases drain through the side of the root or into the gum creating bad smell and bad continuous taste, Also it may extend through the cheek with drainage into the skin, therefor the sooner the treatment is the less complications expected.
Root canal treatment have bad reputation through movies and quotes yet we are happy to say that most patient report that they don’t feel any pain and it is not much different than a filling yet it does require multiple visits
For the first few days following the root canal the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation which should settle down shortly , over the counter pain killers may help , most of the patients have no symptoms and return to their work the next day.
these Abscesses if left untreated may cause swelling and spread of infection to the face , neck and head ,and may even in some cases drain through the side of the root or into the gum creating bad smell and bad continuous taste, Also it may extend through the cheek with drainage into the skin , therefor the sooner the treatment is the less complications expected .
Like any medical or dental treatment root canal have some risks , that your dentist will discuss with you so you are aware of them , these complications vary between loss of tooth, persistent infection, Pain and discomfort ,weakness of the tooth, altered feeling, fractured file , Retreatment or non healing infection , you may discuss any concerns you have with your dentist we like to educate our patient with all the treatment options and risks associated and make everything crystal clear for them so they may make the decision themselves feeling comfortable , confident and Happy.
There are alternatives to root canal treatment , your Dentist will list all the possible treatment options to you and explain each and every option thoroughly so you may take your decision on solid grounds.
at Dentocalm we explain all your treatment options so you may go ahead with the treatment with confidence , no worries and to make sure that your expectations have been met.
alternatives to root canal treatment vary from no treatment , Dental extraction and loss of space to Dental implants.
Your Dentist will asses your case and let you know if your case will need a Specialist referral in case of sclerotic canals or inaccessible canals , if you may need a Referral your dentist will refer you and follow up on your treatment afterwards.
In some cases you may need a Crown , your dentist will discuss it with you prior to treatment as you may need a Crown to Protect and further strengthen the tooth , restore function and Occlusion and help with your cosmetic Appearance.

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