Toothache is considered to be one of the most painful health conditions. Richard Braxter was not wrong when he wrote:
An aching tooth is better out than in.
To lose a rotting member is a gain.
However, with advances in dentistry, there are better options than to get rid of aching teeth. Root Canal Treatment is a safe procedure that can relieve pain and save the teeth. There can be no better replacement for the natural teeth. Complied below is a list of frequently asked questions on root canal treatment.
Root Canal Treatment is a dental procedure which is done to repair and save the tooth and involves removal of pulp and nerve from the canal / cavity of a decayed or infected tooth.
Once the damaged, diseased or dead pulp is removed, the remaining space is cleaned, shaped, disinfected and filled. This procedure seals off the root canal.
The most common causes of pulp damage or death are:
A cracked tooth.
A deep cavity.
An injury to a tooth.
Deep Decay of Tooth.
Repeated Dental Procedures on a tooth.
When a tooth’s nerve tissue or pulp is damaged, it breaks down and bacteria begin to multiply within the pulp chamber. The bacteria and other decayed debris can cause an infection or abscess inside the tooth.
In addition to an abscess, an infection in the root canal can cause:
Swelling that may spread to other areas of the face, neck, or head.
Bone loss around the tip of the root.
Drainage problems extending outward from the root. A hole can occur through the side of the tooth with drainage into the gums or through the cheek with drainage into the skin.