Root Canal in Treatment
A root canal treatment is likely one of the most common dental operations done today. Contrary to popular belief, one does not 'get a root canal', so to speak, rather, one receives a root control treatment on the root canal area of their tooth.
First, a dentist will anesthetize the tooth in need of root canal treatment. Next, a dentist will remove the decay and access the pulp chamber and remove the infected nerve. A dentist will irrigate the canals with an antibacterial solution then place medication inside the canals to further kill the bacteria. The tooth will then receive a temporary filling. This initial step of the root canal treatment is also called 'open and med' and it usually provides a great deal of relief from pain. You will most likely be prescribed an antibiotic following this appointment.
Root canal treatment (also called 'endodontics') is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (called the 'pulp') is infected through decay or injury. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases, your tooth could darken in color, which may mean that the nerve of the tooth has died (or is dying). This would need root canal treatment.
The important thing to remember is to pay attention to any and all symptoms and to get the family in for regular checkups at your family's dental office. Most of the time, root canal issues can be prevented with regular checkups, frequent cleaning, and routine oral hygiene. But in the event that those routes fail us, receiving regular checkups at your local family dentist will still allow for an infected root canal to be apprehended quickly, allowing for minimal invasion and maintenance in addressing the problem.
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