Root Canals

Root Canals:

Root canal is the term which describes the natural cavity within the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area within the root canal. In the root canal is where a tooths nerve is. The nerve is not vitally important to the health of the tooth; it is only present to provide the sensation of hot or cold. Therefore, when root canal therapy is called for, there is very little downside to the procedure. Most patients do experience some sort of symptom that will alert them to the problem. Such symptoms may include:

• Severe pain in a tooth when eating / applying pressure
• Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
• Swollen or tender gums
• Recurring or persistent pimple on the gums
• Discolor/ Darkening of the tooth

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A root canal is a term which describes the natural cavity within the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area within the root canal.

In the root canal is where a tooth’s nerve is. The nerve is not vitally important to the health of the tooth; it is only present to provide the sensation of hot or cold. Therefore, when root canal therapy is called for, there is very little downside to the procedure.

Root canal treatment is provided to save a tooth that has become infected or is badly decayed. When other treatment options such as a filling, onlay or crown are not sufficient, a root canal will be performed.

Root Canal Procedure

In the root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are completely removed from the canal, which is then cleaned and sealed. Opturations or Sealing the canal prevents bacteria from entering and causing gum tissue damage. Should decay be allowed to continue, the surrounding gum tissue will be affected and a tooth abscess may occur.

Sometimes, a patient needing root canal treatment may experience no pain whatsoever. There are instances where a dental exam uncovers a crack or fracture that has allowed bacteria to settle into the root.

When this cannot otherwise be repaired, the most suitable option is a root canal. Most patients do experience some sort of symptom that will alert them to the problem. Such symptoms may include:

• Severe pain in a tooth when chewing or applying pressure
• Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures that does not lessen soon after the hot or cold has been removed
• Swollen or tender gums
• Recurring or persistent pimple on the gums
• Discolor / Darkening of the tooth due to trauma or others

The root canal procedure typically requires two or more visits to the dentist

The root canal procedure may take up to 2 to 3 sittings to complete. To perform a root canal local anesthesia may be needed to numb the area.

After the root canal procedure, the dentist will typically place a filling or crown over the affected tooth . You therefore may have a “cap” to maintain a healthy mouth. The dentist will then order a permanent crown/cap to be made, which takes approximately 1 week.

Receiving root canal therapy should not be avoided, as the consequences are further problems and pain. Your highly skilled dentist has the advanced technology to remove the painful situation and restore your tooth to a healthy state.