Root Canal

Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment aims to save the tooth when the nerve is contaminated with bacteria. Usually, the infection is detected at the time of the routine examination or emergency consultation. X-rays are an essential diagnostic tool in this situation.

Various situations require root canal treatment

The nerve and blood vessels are hidden in a soft tissue in the center of the tooth called the dental pulp. Various situations, if left untreated, can lead to damage to the pulp that can eventually die and create an infection called a dental abscess.

Pulp exposed due to a broken tooth, decay or deep restoration becomes more vulnerable to infection. Sharp, persistent pain and tooth sensitivity are signs that the nerve is deteriorating or traumatized. Swelling or abscess, discoloration, sudden increased mobility of the tooth or pressure under it are also warning signs.

To preserve the tooth, the dentist removes the infected pulp:

• Local anesthesia of the tooth to be treated
• Preparing the tooth to reach the pulp chamber
• Removal of infected pulp
• Cleaning and disinfection of the canal
• Obturating and sealing the canals
• Restoration of the treated tooth (crown ideally on the majority of teeth)

Thanks to modern dentistry, a root canal treatment is not painful. The discomfort, on the other hand, is quickly dissipated, if necessary, with the taking of an anti-inflammatory if your medical condition allows it.