Root canal treatment
Inside your tooth, beneath the white enamel and a hard layer called dentin, is a soft tissue called pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, which help grow the root of your tooth during its development. A fully developed tooth can survive without the pulp because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.
A cavity in the tooth leaves an opening where bacteria can enter and multiply. Left without treatment, these bacteria cause infections, causing severe pain and swelling that could eventually lead to spread to surrounding regions of the face.
A root canal treatment is a procedure done to treat and save a tooth that is infected or badly decayed.
Procedure
1. Anesthesia is given to numb the tooth
2. A small opening is made to access the root canal contents
3. Removal of the contents in the root canal cavity
4. Cleaning and sealing the infected area inside the tooth
Does a root canal hurt?
How do you know if you need a root canal?
There are a few symptoms that mean you might need a root canal—
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Severe pain while chewing or biting
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Pimples / pus discharge from the gums
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A chipped or cracked tooth
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Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed
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Swollen or tender gums
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Deep decay or darkening of the gums
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Inability to eat from a particular tooth/side
Do I need a crown after RCT
Crowns are the standard of care in dental health after completing a root canal. Root canal treated teeth get brittle because they are no longer nourished and hydrated from the inside. Over time they will fracture without a crown. Hence, a crown or cap helps to strengthen and protect your tooth from further damage
Does a root canal hurt?
How much does a root canal cost?
Since patients are given anesthesia, usually a root canal is not painful. However, a root canal treated tooth may cause mild discomfort for a few days.
Can I go to work after getting a root canal?
Although you will most likely be numb for 2-3 hours following the procedure, you will able to return to school or work directly following a root canal. However, it is advised against eating until the numbness is completely gone.
A properly done Root Canal Treatment requires multiple expensive instruments and equipments. The cost of root canal at our clinic ranges from 3500- 5000.