Root Canal Treatment is an attractive way of restoring one’s tooth – which in other cases might have been pulled out, leaving a gap that would not really be pleasing to the eye. This treatment is done in areas of the tooth bone or gums where decaying has occurred. This treatment is carried out only after consultation with specialized Endodontists (doctors who are specialized in Root Canal Treatment) or one’s family dentist who is aware of one’s case history. The major reason that backs up this process is the infection of the ‘pulp’ of a tooth.
Damage to the pulp is mainly caused by deep inset cavity or a sudden fracture. This is then open to bacterial infection which would even worsen the condition if immediate care is not taken. Once the pulp gets exposed to such kind of infection, pus, swelling and fever tries to take over control of the situation causing mild or slightly serious pains to the affected. This might not be welcomed so, in order to avoid such circumstances, one should take proper care so that it does not go beyond control.
Root Canal Treatment is surprisingly not as time consuming as the other treatments, like Dental Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry where the completion of the whole process would take more than six weeks at a stretch. The best part about this treatment is that one would not have to lose one’s tooth by opting for removal straightway. It allows the patient to explore other options, by choosing to restore with little or no pain. This would bring about both pleasant smiles and satisfied hearts. A way to treat this problem is by extracting impurities from the pulp by means of canals. After this process is done with, the dentist keeps it open so that it gets drained out.
The channeling is made to stay open for two to three days. This had been done by lifting up of the crown that had been previously placed. During this process, one might face biting or chewing problems. But after the extraction is done, the canal is filled and sealed. A porcelain crown is then made to fit in that area so that in the end it can give that touch of finesse. A Root Canal Treatment lasts up to a lifetime provided one takes the required amount of care and appears for regular check-ups at the dental clinic.
Tendencies of medication are strictly prohibited in this case as it might lead to swelling up of tissues and lessening of blood supply to the abscessed region. The antibiotics do help in restoration of swelling in the adjoining area but that is not the ultimatum as it does not take care of rest of the problem. Improper treatment or treatment by one’s own self might even affect the brain! This procedure was much dreaded some time ago but now Medical Science can and does work wonders. Awareness and proper guidance can now be the solution to all tooth-related problems.
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