Endodontics is the field of dentistry that protects and cures problems with the tissue within the teeth. This includes the tissue in the root as well.
When tooth decay or infection reaches the soft tissue within the tooth called the tooth pulp, it can cause major discomfort and pain.
The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves and connecting tissue. It is necessary when the tooth is growing, but after the tooth matures, it does not depend solely on the pulp for nourishment.
The mature tooth can get enough nourishment from the surrounding tissue. So, if the pulp is infected, it can be removed safely with a root canal treatment without damaging the tooth.
Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed.
Generally, root canal treatment and restoration of the natural tooth is less expensive than the tooth extracted. An extracted tooth must be replaced with an implant or bridge to restore chewing function and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. These procedures tend to cost more than root canal treatment and appropriate restoration.
This entire procedure can now be completed in a sitting of about 2 hours.
Our endodontist will evaluate your tooth, its extent of decay and determine the maximum amount that can be salvaged. We help preserve as much of the tissue and tooth as possible while removing the infection and decay completely.
Root canal treatment is the best dental treatment to relieve your pain, completely cure infection and decay, prevent further decay and preserve tooth and jaw structure.
Yes, you have to go for root canal treatment because it can lead to further destruction below the root of tooth and u may have to remove the tooth if we avoid root canal treatment.
No, it is not painful but you might feel discomfort due to anaeshthesia.
Yes, it is possible in all the teeth except in few cases. It cannot be done if infection is present below the root of teeth. So let your dentist to decide which is more long lasting treatment
It depends on your present condition of teeth and an average life of root canal treatment may last for years.
Yes, it prevents the fracture of teeth while biting the food.
We should first save the tooth by doing root canal treatment because it increases the life of teeth for few years.
Refer Root Canal section above for details of when to do root canal treatment.
Yes, you may need antibiotic and pain killer during root canal treatment which is decided by your dentist.