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Painless Root Canal Treatment in Delhi

Endodontic therapy is a course of treatment meant for the Pulp of a Tooth Root Canal, which ultimately eliminates the infection and protects your tooth/root from expected invasion.

Did you know that some of the most severe diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are related to poor oral hygiene? Poor oral hygiene increases the risk of bacterial infection in the bloodstream. Though natural remedies help treat superficial infections, the dentist’s expertise is required for the complete treatment of the infection. Root canal treatment in Delhi is a procedure performed by dentists to treat tooth decay and infection. 

The human teeth have several layers that are categorized into: 

  • Crown: Top layer some of which you can see 
  • Gumline: Where the tooth and gum meet 
  • Root: That holds the tooth in place and is embedded into the gum 

Inside of the tooth, you will find a root canal, a cavity filled with pulp and nerve endings. This is the place of infection when teeth decay. Since the nerve endings are located there, you will now understand why it pains so much when you have tooth decay.

What is a root canal?

A root canal is performed by an endodontist or a general dentist and is carried out in three steps. 

  • Extirpation: Cleaning of the crown to control bacterial infection. 
  • Instrumentation: Treating the root canal 
  • Obturation: Filling of the root canal 

In a root canal procedure, the dentist removes the infection from the crown and makes an opening to reach the pulp. To know the severity of the infection the dentist will first refer to a tooth x-ray and treat accordingly. A small instrument is used to remove the infected area from where the pulp is removed which is followed by cleaning the root canal by flushing. Remember that the whole process is done under local anesthesia, so just relax and let the expert hands do their job. 

What happens after a root canal?

After a root canal procedure, the canal is cleaned and shaped and the open space is then covered using dental materials. In some cases, medication is also applied if the infection is more. The temporary filling protects the tooth by preventing the deposition of food particles and saliva. It is essential to avoid extreme biting and chewing until replaced with a permanent filling. However, if the infection is severe and has spread, the dentist will prescribe antibiotics to completely heal the area. An extraction is the ultimate rescue operation when the infection has almost affected the functionality of the tooth. 

Importance of follow-up after your root canal

In many cases, the infection may reappear if proper oral hygiene is not maintained. Your dentist will check for the following thing during a follow-up meeting. 

  • Checking if everything has healed completely 
  • A permanent filling will be placed 
  • Placing a final crown to fully restore the tooth 
  • Guide you through steps for proper oral hygiene and regular check-ups. 

In a root canal treatment, multiple sittings are required depending on the spread of infection. Continuing with brushing and flossing is beneficial but a healthy diet and proper nutrients will help you in the long run. 

What are the symptoms that you need a root canal?

The root canals contain blood vessels and nerves in the inner part of the tooth between the pulp and tooth roots. It refers to this sensitive part of the gums that either gets decayed, damaged, or attacked by a disease. Physical symptoms of a root canal appear after some time that’s why it is often hard to determine whether you have a root canal or not.

One of the main indicators of a root canal is pain within the root of your teeth. This pain can be felt while doing basic activities such as eating or drinking. Your blood vessels become inflamed due to infection and this irresistible pain is one of the signs belonging to that. Another sign of a root canal is a chipped or cracked tooth. Eating hard foods can often chip or crack your tooth. This exposes the nerves and blood vessels that get infected. Sensitivity to heat or cold is also one of the symptoms of the root canal. If your tooth aches when you drink hot drinks such as coffee or tea, this is a problem. It can start with a moderate and tolerable pain but eventually turn into a sharp and intense one. Other symptoms include a prolonged period of this sensitivity and dark discoloration of the tooth.

Root Canal Treatment 

Root Canal Treatment with the painless root canal specialist in Delhi comprises removing the infected or irritated nerve tissue lying inside the root of the tooth. this infected pulp tissue is responsible for the occurrence of the abscess.

Step 1: The first step in a root canal is getting access to the chamber that has the nerve. This is done by making a small opening on the top of the tooth. It can be done under a local anesthetic agent. The length of the root canal is defined and the infected pulp is eliminated

Step 2: In the same visit, or during the next visit, the canal is reshaped, where your nerve is located and prepared to do a special root canal filling substance. The number of visits important for completing your root canal depends upon various factors like a number of nerves in the tooth, the state of infection, and the complications associated with the procedure.

Step 3: The last step in your root canal is sealing of the root canal with the help of a sterile, plastic material known as gutta-percha. This is for preventing possible infections. If treated in an early stage, root canal therapy is quite comfortable. With the application of local anesthetics, the entire procedure becomes quite painless.

NOTE: when there is a chronic infection or abscess, there may be certain soreness associated with the root canal treatment. In this case, you are given certain instructions for following to reduce the discomfort. When an infection is already there, it might be essential to follow a course of antibiotics. If the pain is still present analgesics may come to your rescue. The tooth will then probably need a post, the core and a crown for re-establishing the normal form and function of the teeth. This decision though depends on several additional factors.

AN EXTRACTION IS ABSOLUTELY THE LAST RESORT! Previously, a badly infected tooth, or one being significantly decayed, was extracted no matter what. However, Today, the majority of these teeth can be restored with the help of Root Canal Therapy.

Disclaimer – This Information is Indicative only, Please Consult Your Doctor.

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