Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the center of a tooth. Root canal treatment is not painful and can save a tooth that might otherwise have to be removed completely.
Root canal treatment can be a good solution as damaged pulp tissue is being removed, cleaned and disinfected, a root canal filling is added and then it is sealed to avoid future infection or contamination. This will relieve your pain with immediate effect and stop the tooth from further decay.
The procedure firstly involves the application of anaesthetic to reduce the pain sensation.
The tooth is then isolated from the rest of the mouth with some surgical cloth exactly like any other operation. Using a special microscope, the caries are removed and an access is created into the root canal.
Then using microscopic thin brush-like instruments, the dentist removes the pulp from the root canals and disinfect them thoroughly. It is a highly technical stage that requires time and skills to respect the individual root canal anatomy of your tooth.
Once everything is clean inside the tooth, the root canals are sealed off to prevent bacteria from getting back inside and sustaining the infection.
The access opening is then filled and the damaged part of the tooth is built back up to restore its full integrity and function. When the damage is very extensive, your endodontist will recommend the restoration of the tooth with a prosthetic crown that is going to act as a shield to prevent a fracture in the future.
