Root canal-
“Healthy roots make a strong tooth.”
When to visit your dentist???
When there is pain in the tooth consult your dentist. Pain can be sharp pain or dull pain. This shows involvement of the nerve canals. Nerve pain can be radiating to your head and ear. often this leads to disturbed sleep. Severely infected teeth can also cause swelling.
What is the root canal procedure???
Root canal treatment is a common procedure done under Local Anesthesia. This treatment removes the inflamed or infected nerve tissue that causes pain. In a severely infected tooth will require multiple appointments where the doctor will place medicaments inside nerve canals. This is to make sure the tooth is properly disinfected. It also gives the tooth adequate healing time.
Are root canals painful??
Root canals can give immediate relief for your tooth pain. It is generally a pain free procedure as it is done under local Anesthesia. It is true a certain amount of discomfort can be expected after the procedure. This can be managed with prescribed pain medications advised by the dentist.
Post root canal instructions??
Dentists would advise preventing chewing or biting hard food on the treated teeth. It is always advisable to place a crown for better longevity of the tooth structure. This also prevents Any leakage into filled nerve canals causing re- infection.
Good oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits is advised for healthy maintenance of teeth.
By: DR ANJU CHACKO
SPECIALIST ENDODONTIST