Tooth removal used to be the only option for a tooth that had a disease or injured pulp, which is the living tissue inside the tooth. Now, root canal therapy is the treatment of choice to cure such infections and save the tooth. By preserving the tooth, root canal therapy can prevent the problems to adjacent teeth that extraction can cause, helping maintain dental health.
Modern root canal therapy can usually be performed with little or no discomfort. By removing inflamed or damaged tissue, a root canal procedure can put an end to pain and help prevent serious complications such as jaw infections.
During a root canal, the pulp and nerves of the tooth as well as bacteria and any decay are removed. The resulting cavity is sealed off with material that prevents bacteria from re-entering the tooth. This procedure is sometimes referred to as a “pulpectomy.”
Root canal therapy is highly successful.
Indications that root canal therapy may be necessary:
Reasons why do root canal therapy?
A root canal procedure is performed over the course of one to three visits. Your tooth may be sensitive for several days following treatment, but this will diminish as the tooth heals and the inflammation subsides.
Skill and technique on the part of the endodontic are critical for comfort during a root canal procedure. At Ratna Prabha dental clinic, our dentists with years of experience perform root canal therapy mostly in a single visit. We will give you care instructions about each appointment. Good oral hygiene practices and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your tooth following root canal treatment.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about root canal therapy or to schedule an oral health consultation with us.
