Root canal treatment removes the infected or inflamed centre of a tooth so the tooth can often be kept. Your dentist can tell you after an examination and X-rays whether it is the right option.
Consultations at both clinics:NampallyMehdipatnam
Root canal treatment addresses inflammation or infection in the soft tissue at the centre of a tooth. The dentist cleans and seals the canals, then restores the tooth; a filling, onlay or crown may be needed. An examination and X-rays help determine whether the tooth can be restored and whether root canal treatment is appropriate.
Beneath the hard enamel and dentine is a soft core called the pulp. It contains nerves and blood vessels and runs from the crown of the tooth down through narrow channels in each root: the root canals.
The pulp can become inflamed or infected after decay, a leaking filling or trauma.
The aim is to keep your own tooth, rather than remove it and then need to replace it. Whether that is possible depends on whether the tooth can be restored reliably.
These are reasons to book an assessment, not a diagnosis.
These signs alone do not confirm that a root canal is needed. A dentist examines the tooth, takes X-rays and tests the response of the tooth before advising.
Ongoing or throbbing tooth pain.
Sensitivity that lingers after the hot or cold is gone.
Pain when you bite or chew.
Swelling of the gum near a tooth.
Swelling of the face or cheek.
A visible hole, or deep decay in a tooth.
Illustration, not to scale. Your own anatomy and plan will differ.
Some infected teeth cause no symptoms at all and are found on an X-ray.
Examination, X-rays, and often tests of how the tooth responds. Whether the tooth can be restored afterwards is part of the decision. Which tests are used is confirmed at your consultation.
Your dentist explains the options after an examination and X-rays. No single option suits every tooth.
Usually followed by a filling, onlay or crown. The aim is to keep your own tooth where it can be restored reliably.
Treating again a tooth that has had a root canal before. Your dentist can tell you whether this applies to your tooth.
With or without replacing it using an implant, bridge or partial denture. When a tooth cannot be restored reliably, removal and replacement may be discussed.
Illustration, not to scale. Your own anatomy and plan will differ.
Leaving an infection untreated can cause an abscess and bone loss. The infection can spread, and the tooth may eventually need to be taken out. If you have any of the signs above, the next step is an examination.
General information on a typical visit. Your own visit may differ.
A local anaesthetic numbs the tooth. A thin rubber sheet, called a dental dam, may be placed around it to keep it dry and clean.
A small opening is made through the biting surface to reach the pulp chamber. The infected or inflamed pulp is removed.
Each canal is cleaned, shaped and disinfected along its length, down towards the tip of the root.
A temporary filling is placed, sometimes with a medicated dressing if more than one visit is needed.
The cleaned canals are filled with a sealing material, so bacteria have less opportunity to re-enter. The tooth is then restored.
Illustration, not to scale. Your own anatomy and plan will differ.
Sources describe one to three visits, depending on the tooth and how difficult it is to treat. How many visits your tooth needs is confirmed at your consultation.
A plan built aroundyour tooth.
The steps, the tools used and the number of visits depend on the tooth. Your dentist explains them at your consultation.
Cleaning and sealing the canals treats the inside of the tooth. The tooth itself then needs protecting.
The tooth may have a temporary filling. Avoid chewing on the tooth until its final restoration is in place.
A final restoration is usually needed to protect the tooth and lower the risk of fracture. A well-sealed tooth that is not properly protected can still fracture.
Illustration, not to scale. Your own anatomy and plan will differ.
What the tooth needs, when, and who provides the crown are confirmed at your consultation.
The tooth may be sensitive for a few days.
Over-the-counter pain relief may help.
Avoid chewing on the tooth until it is restored.
Your dentist usually reviews the tooth about a year later.
General information only: follow your own dentist's instructions.
Illustration, not to scale. Your own anatomy and plan will differ.
These are uncommon, and your dentist will talk them through:
Results depend on the tooth, how quickly it is restored, and ongoing cleaning and check-ups. Outcomes vary from person to person.
Does this tooth need a root canal or is there another option?
How many visits do you expect, and what will it involve?
What will the tooth need afterwards, and when?
What are the chances it will need further treatment?
Who should I call if pain returns?
Root canal treatment is a procedure aimed at addressing problems within the inner portion of an affected tooth. The goal is to preserve the natural tooth where clinically appropriate, rather than extracting it.
The tooth is numbed with a local anaesthetic before treatment begins. How it feels varies from person to person, and the tooth may be sensitive for a few days afterwards. If you feel discomfort at any point, tell your dentist.
Signs such as toothache, gum swelling, sensitivity to hot or cold, a hole in the tooth or facial swelling are reasons to have the tooth checked. They do not confirm that a root canal is needed. A dentist examines the tooth, takes X-rays and tests how it responds before advising.
Sources describe one to three visits, depending on the tooth and how difficult it is to treat. There is no standard number that applies to every tooth. How many visits you need is confirmed at your consultation.
Leaving an infection untreated can cause an abscess and bone loss. The infection can spread, and the tooth may eventually need to be taken out. A dentist can tell you what applies to your tooth.
A final restoration is usually needed to protect the tooth and lower the risk of fracture. Until then, avoid chewing on the tooth. What your tooth needs, and when, is confirmed at your consultation.
Your dentist may discuss re-treatment of a tooth that has had a root canal before, or removing the tooth, with or without replacing it using an implant, bridge or partial denture. The right option depends on whether the tooth can be restored reliably.
Results depend on the tooth, how quickly it is restored, and ongoing cleaning and check-ups. Outcomes vary from person to person, and there is no standard figure that applies to every tooth.
The cost depends on which tooth is being treated, whether anything needs treating first, and the type of restoration. Your dentist can give you an estimate for your own plan after an examination.
Neodent Dental Hospital offers root canal treatment consultations at its Nampally and Mehdipatnam clinics in Hyderabad. Call the clinic you would like to visit.
Root canal treatment consultations are available at both Neodent clinics in Hyderabad. Call the clinic you would like to visit.
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