Root Canal Treatment / Endodontic Therapy

During the root canal procedures, the nerve and pulp are removed and inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.Without this operation, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form .A tooth’s nerve is not vitally important to a tooth’s health and function after the tooth has emerged. Basically it’s only function is sensory to provide the sensation of cold or hot. For the treatment, anaesthesia may not be necessary, since the nerve is dead, but your dentist still anaesthetise the area to make the patient more relaxed and ease.

The first step is diagnosis and treatment plan.Your dentist will examine your teeth to make Root Treatment are appropriate for you and discuss what the other process will involve. The first step in the process is to take an X Ray to see the shape of root canals and determine if there are any signs of infection in a surrounding bone.

Once your tooth is fully cleaned and its sealed. If your root canal is not completed on the same day, a temporary filling is placed in the exterior hole in the tooth to keep out any contaminants like saliva and food between appointments.The final step for this operation may involve further restoration of the tooth, restoration often needs to be placed on the tooth to protect it, prevent it from breaking, and restore it to full function.Your dentist will discuss the need for any additional dental work with you.