Root Canal Treatment (RCT)

Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is a joint dental surgery that is performed to cure the infection or inflammation of the pulp of the tooth. As for the pulp, it is the interior core of the tooth and has nerves and blood vessels. When it becomes infected or malnourished, RCT is essential to salvage the tooth and exclude other prompt problems. At DentAesthetica, our qualified dentists apply modern methods and equipment to ensure a pain-free and productive root canal treatment process for the patients.

What Causes Pulp Infection?

Details have been provided regarding the reasons that may cause the pulp to be affected:

1. Deep Decay: If deep caries cavities are left untreated, they can extend into the pulp of the tooth, thus causing infection.
2. Trauma: Trauma to the tooth, possibly in the form of cracks or chips, can permit bacteria to contaminate the pulp.
3. Multiple Dental Procedures: Any overheating that happens after numerous surgical operations on a single tooth can result in pulp infection.
4. Inappropriate Crowns: Also, inappropriate crowns can invite bacterial invasion under the tooth to contaminate the pulp.

Symptoms Indicating the Need for Root Canal Treatment

It is our view that such pulp vertebral infections should be addressed early, and in fact, detection of such is critical to managing the underlying pathology. The typical signs are as follows:

1. Severe Toothache: Uncompromising cut pains while chewing or applying weight on the concerned tooth bone, even in the case where the person is not actively chewing or putting weight on that tooth bone.
2. Sensitivity: Heightened sensitivity to cold or hot temperatures even after removing the source of heat or cold.
3. Swelling and Tenderness: The tenderness and swelling of other gums and the face around the area.
4. Discoloration: Changes in the color of the affected tooth where the infected tooth is impacted.
5. Abscess Formation: A small pimple-like bump around the third molar, which is the infected tooth on the gum, suggests the presence of an abscess.

The Root Canal Treatment Process

Sonya Pashova  Adent guides root canal treatment at DentAesthetica, which is divided into a number of controlled steps to achieve optimal results:

1. Diagnosis and Consultation: The initial stage comprises clinical assessment, including x-rays, history, and clinical examination, to determine the degree of the infection and ascertain whether RCT is necessary.
2. Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is injected into the wound so that the affected area is numb and there is no pain during the process.
3. Pulp Removal: A motorized drill makes a hole in the tooth, and the infected or necrotic pulps are removed partially or entirely.
4. Cleaning and Shaping: The tooth is cleansed and disinfected to remove any form of bacteria that may be present on the inside of the tooth. The canals are then shaped in readiness for filling.
5. Filling and Sealing: Gutta-percha, a biomaterial, is used to fill the cleaned canals while the access cavity is temporarily covered by filling.
6. Restoration: To restore the normal function and aesthetics of the affected tooth, in this case a molar, a crown will be fitted to the affected molar.

Aftercare and Recovery

Proper aftercare is essential after a root canal treatment. These pointers will help ensure a smooth recovery:

1. Oral Hygiene: One should floss and brush their teeth regularly to prevent the treated tooth from getting infected.
2. Avoid Hard Foods: Avoid chewing on hard foods until the mouth has healed and the permanent restoration has been completed.
3. Follow-Up Visits: All follow-up visits to DentAesthetica should be done to monitor the healing process and determine if the affected tooth has been adequately restored.
4. Pain Management: Most discomfort after treatment can be relieved by taking mild pain medication, such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, and should go away within several days.

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

There are many significant benefits to destruct and predictive modeling root canal treatment, none the least being:

1. Pain Relief: Removes the source of infection and, therefore, severe pain.
2. Tooth Preservation: You are able to retain your natural tooth, and therefore, no extraction is required, which would have led to extensive dental work.
3. Restored Function: The treated discharge tooth is generally able to work properly, thrive, and allow the patient to chew or even speak appropriately.
4. Aesthetic Maintenance: This avoids the need to search for tooth replacement alternatives, which would mean losing your natural smile.