Root Canal Therapy
Experiencing
severe pain in tooth, swelling of gums in the particular area or intense
sensation when in taking hot and cold object can actually be the symptoms of
root canal. A root canal is a dental pulp filled with cavity in the root of a
tooth. Several people suffer from such serious dental complication but are
unaware about a root canal treatment, as they fail to have sound knowledge
about the therapy as well as the ailment.
What is Root Canal Therapy?
Endodontic
Treatment becomes a necessity when the dental pulp -a connective tissue-
present inside the root canal is infected or inflamed. Root Canal Therapy
intends to remove the infected pulp, attentively cleans and shapes the interior
of the canal and seals the emptied space with dental fillings. Generally, a
dental crown is attached over the remaining tooth that becomes the entire new
biting surface that reestablishes the overall functioning of the tooth. After
the process the tooth begins to function like a normal tooth and it also gives
equal amount of strength.
Why is Root Canal required?
A
dental pulp provides the tooth with vital nourishment essential for the tooth’s
proper growth, development and functioning. When the dental pulp gets infected
with unwanted bacteria and germs, the pulp eventually dies and if the infection
develops it may kill the tooth as well. Once the dental pulp is infected it
causes immense pain in its surrounding areas. If such serious dental condition
is left without a treatment it may lead to abscess. Oftentimes, the infection can gradually
spread to the neighboring gums and teeth and may potentially harm the health of
surrounding teeth.
Root
canal (endodontic) treatment is a preventive measure taken in order to protect
your tooth from permanent loss. This procedure tends to restore the health of
the tooth and to return the tooth to its normal functioning.
Is it Painful?
Although
root canals are sometimes regarded as painful, this is no longer the case.
Indeed, most patients report that having a root canal treatment today is as
safe and ordinary method as getting a cavity filled. Yet, your dentist may
inject you with local anesthesia to block the pain and to keep you comfortable
and relaxed throughout the process.
