Understanding what’s a Root Canal
Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment refers to the analysis & treatment methods involved in order to repair or save a damaged/infected tooth.
The procedures involved in a root canal treatment primarily lay emphasis on removing the damaged nerve or damaged area (pulp) of the tooth, cleansing, disinfecting, filling & sealing it to save the infected tooth, rather than extracting it. Endodontic treatment is performed by a root canal dentist or an endodontist.
When is a Root Canal Needed?
Root canal treatment is required when the interior (pulp) of the tooth that houses numerous blood
vessels, nerves & connective tissues, becomes defiled, inflamed & swollen.
The centre part of the tooth (pulp) can become infected with bacteria due to an injury or an acute untreated
cavity in the tooth. Other common causes of a tooth infection include cavities in teeth due to cumulated plaque, broken or cracked tooth, certain gum diseases or repeated treatment of a particular tooth.
Such issues can lead to pulp inflammation, tooth infection & damage the pulp to a large extent. The patient may at times experience tormenting pain in the infected tooth. The pain may alleviate when the centre part (pulp) dies, however it may return & become agonizing as the infection spreads to other teeth.
In case you are experiencing a toothache or pain in the gums, it is advisable to visit root canal dentist at Vaishali dental hospital Jaipur.
Symptoms of Root Canal Infection
The symptoms that may indicate
that root
canal treatment is required by
a person are:
1. Pain while chewing or biting food.
2. Pain during intake of fluids or while eating hot or cold food.
3. Infection in the pulp indicated by a loose tooth.
4. Swollen face & gum or in the surrounding area of the infected
tooth.
5. Decaying & blackening of a tooth.
6. Discharge of pus or sanies from the infected tooth.
