Root Canal Therapy

A root canal procedure may be required if the dental pulp becomes infected or irritated. When the dental pulp tissue and nerves within the tooth get infected due to decay or other causes, the infected nerve and dental pulp within the natural tooth will die.

Experiencing spontaneous tooth pain or throbbing throughout your natural tooth could be a symptom of deep decay and dental decay. You may have contracted an infection, especially if you’re experiencing discomfort while eating. The presence of edema in the soft tissue surrounding the diseased tooth may signal that root canal therapy is necessary in some cases.

Furthermore, swelling can occur at any time and may or may not be uncomfortable to the touch, depending on the situation. Swelling around the tooth’s root tip occurs when dead pulp tissues discharge acidic waste, which causes the swelling to occur. In addition, any form of swelling should always be checked by your experienced dentists as soon as possible after it occurs.

Infection might manifest itself as tooth discolouration. If you discover that the color of your teeth has changed, it is essential to schedule an appointment with a dentist. Greyish-black teeth could be the consequence of trauma or tissue disintegration, and this could explain why they are this colour.

Traditional root canal therapy can be performed by either your restorative dentist or a specialist endodontist. However, if the situation is more serious, they may recommend that you consult an endodontist, a specialist in treating tooth pulp and dental nerve tissue.

A root canal procedure is conducted when an endodontist removes the infected pulp and nerve from the tooth’s root canal space, cleans and forms the inside of the root canal, and then fills and plugs the space created by the removal of the pulp and nerve. Your dentist will place a crown over it to safeguard and restore the tooth to its natural function.

Step 1: Preparation

For the initial treatment, your dentist will take an X-ray of your mouth to check for symptoms of illness in the area surrounding your teeth. The root canal specialist will administer a local anesthetic before beginning the treatment, ensuring that the patient remains comfortable throughout the process.

The dentist will use a rubber dam to isolate the infected tooth and keep it clean and dry while performing. Rubber dams protect your teeth while also keeping anything else out of your mouth when the dentist cleans the canals of your teeth.

Step 2: Make an Access Point to the Infected Pulp

To treat an infected pulp, the dentist drills a hole in the tooth and uses tiny dental files to remove dead tissue, including blood vessels and connective tissue. A biocompatible substance is used to fill the chamber after any injured soft tissues have been removed from the tooth’s pulp chamber. It forms a protective barrier around the tooth, preventing bacteria from growing inside it.
Cleaning will be performed by the dental professional using sterile water or sodium hypochlorite spray to remove dirt from the mouth. The dentist sprays and vacuums an antibacterial solution onto them numerous times to disinfect the teeth, followed by a rinse.

Step 3: Root Shaping

Shaping the canals in preparation for simple filling is essential in this process. It is necessary to do this procedure to remove all of the necrotic tissue from the root-canaled teeth and to create an appropriate room for filling.

Step 4: Root Filling

If the endodontist cannot do the dental treatments in one session, she will soak the roots in an antimicrobial solution to eradicate bacteria. The restorative dentist can provide additional protection by placing a temporary root canal filling material in your tooth during the time between appointments to prevent food or saliva from becoming trapped.

The temporary filling will be removed and replaced at your next dental appointment. When natural teeth are damaged and cannot be healed, an artificial crown can restore functionality and strength.