Dentistry Specialized Dentistry Root Canal Treatment

Q. What is a root canal treatment?

Q. How does a root canal become infected?

Q. How can I know if I have a root canal problem?

Ans. These problems are given below :-
  Teeth that have root canal problems are generally painful.
  Decomposing nerves and blood vessels create gases that expand and are locked into the pulp chamber and
     root canals. They cause pressure which results in pain.
  The pain can be in response to temperature changes, especially hot drinks, or can be spontaneous, very severe,
     and even throbbing in nature.
  The tooth may be tender on chewing.

Q. How is root canal problems treated?

Ans. These problems are given below :-
  The first step is to open the pulp chamber to allow access to the root canals.
  Pus accumulates in the pulp chamber and in the root canals when an infection is severe.
  It may be necessary to leave the tooth open so that the pus can drain out.
  When the symptoms are relieved, the root canal treatment can be continued.
  The root canal and pulp chamber are reshaped and cleaned out.
  The now empty canal and pulp chamber are filled and sealed with special materials.

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