Root Canal - What you should know about this procedure?

Root Canal - What you should know about this procedure?

Root canal is a dental treatment designed to repair and save a tooth extraction of infected or who have deep cavities, in which the tooth pulp (composed of blood vessels and nerves) is extracted.

Pulp chamber, which is inside the tooth and root canals are cleaned and filled with a paste final. If this procedure is not applied if infected tooth tissues around them in turn infects and causes tooth abscess.

Nerve tooth pulp component, it is of vital importance for the health and function of the teeth once they have erupted, the role of one sensory-perception ensure sensations of hot, cold or sweet. So, contrary to popular conception, extraction nerve does not mean "death" tooth sensitivity disappeared just hot, cold and sweet. Also, the tooth remains sensitive to biting pressure. Blood vessels provide blood feeding and protection against tooth infection.

If the tooth pulp is infected, its removal is necessary because as it deteriorates, bacteria in the mouth multiply and the infection can spread, leading to inflammation in other areas (face and neck), alveolar bone erosion, which turn lead to formation of holes through which pus can leak into gums or skin.

How do you know that you need a root canal treatment?

Nerve and pulp of the tooth is irritated, inflamed and infected due to deep decay, repeated treatments, the cracks in the teeth or trauma to the face.
Although usually infect the pulp or nerve is disease who present without symptoms, there are some signs that can give you to understand that you may need root canal:
-Severe pain during chewing
-Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold
Tooth-bleaching
-Swelling of the gums or tooth root right
-Recurring abscesses on the gums

What does the root canal procedure?

The first stage of this type of endodontic treatment is dental radiography, with which your dentist or endodontist can see the shape of the tooth channel and also detect signs of alveolar bone infection.
Then, a local anesthetic is applied to the area and the tooth is sealed to prevent wetting with saliva interior (pulp chamber).
Pulp, nerve and infected with these bacteria are extracted from dental canal, then inside the tooth is cleaned. Filling and closing the channel can be performed on the same day, but in the case of chronic infections is necessary to apply the medication inside the tooth root is delayed final.
Root canal is done with paste and gutta final.
In general, due to deep decay or severe damage to the tooth, it is necessary and applying dental crowns or performing other restorative treatments to restore teeth all functions.

What to expect after root canal treatment?

In the first days after the procedure, the tooth may be sensitive to external factors, but discomfort can be removed with light-based anti-inflammatory analgesics.
As oral hygiene rules, no special or additional indications for people who have benefited from this treatment.

Questions and answers about root canal procedure: answers are offered by Mr. Razvan Tudor doctor Pelea the Dental Well

1. How painful is the procedure?
No more painful than the application of fillings.

2. What success rate shows that treatment?
In 95% of cases, the root canal procedure is a success.

3. What are the possible complications of the procedure?
Recontamination with bacteria due to deterioration of the material with which the channel was blocked.

4. It is a procedure that can be performed in pregnant women?
Yes, even if the treatment involves an x-ray. Exposure to X-rays is minimal and poses no danger to the fetus.

5. There are alternatives to this treatment?
Yes, tooth extraction and replacing it with a bridge or an implant. But the root canal is recommended that involves saving and no tooth replacement. Also, this procedure is less expensive than alternatives and does not involve only a few visits to the dentist and no additional treatment, such as in the case of dental implants or bridges.