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Book an Appointment +91 96502 26535A root canal removes the infection inside a tooth and seals it, so the pain stops and your natural tooth stays. At Soul Dentistry it is carried out by an endodontist, a specialist in this treatment.
The Treatment
Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp. When deep decay, a crack or an injury lets bacteria reach it, the pulp becomes infected and the tooth starts to hurt.
In a root canal treatment the dentist removes the infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the canals inside the roots, then fills and seals them. The tooth is then rebuilt, often with a crown, so it can be used for chewing again.
When to Come In
Any one of these is worth an examination. The earlier a tooth is treated, the simpler the treatment.
Pain that lingers, throbs, or gets worse when you bite or lie down.
Hot or cold that keeps hurting after the food or drink is gone.
A swollen or tender gum, or a small pimple-like bump on it.
One tooth turning grey or darker than those beside it.
Damage deep enough to reach the inside of the tooth.
The nerve may have died while the infection is still there.
These signs can have other causes too. Only an examination and an X-ray can show whether a root canal is the right treatment.
Step by Step
Knowing what happens in the chair makes the visit easier. This is the usual order.
We examine the tooth and take a digital X-ray or scan in the clinic to see the roots and how far the infection has gone.
Local anaesthetic numbs the tooth and the area around it. Treatment begins only once you are comfortable.
Through a small opening in the tooth, the infected pulp is removed. The canals are measured, then cleaned and shaped with rotary instruments.
The clean canals are disinfected, filled and sealed so that bacteria cannot get back in.
The tooth is closed with a filling. A crown is often advised, especially for back teeth, to protect it for the long term.
Aftercare
Most people return to their normal routine the same day or the next.
Your Dentist
Root canals are the core of an endodontist’s work.
Endodontist and implantologist
M.D.S., with more than 20 years of clinical experience in root canal treatment and dental implants.
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The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic first, so most people feel pressure and movement but not pain during treatment. Some soreness afterwards is normal and usually settles in a day or two.
Many root canals are completed in one or two visits. It depends on the tooth and the infection, and your dentist will tell you after the examination.
Often, yes. A treated tooth can become more brittle, and back teeth take most of the chewing force, so a crown is usually advised to protect it.
With a good filling or crown and normal brushing, flossing and check-ups, a root-treated tooth can last for many years.
The infection does not clear up by itself. It can spread, cause swelling and damage the bone around the tooth. The main alternative to a root canal is removing the tooth and replacing it.
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