How to Know If You Need a Root Canal Therapy?

A root canal infection is one of the most severe oral conditions that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. It is often caused due to untreated cavities that advanced deep into the underlying layers of the teeth. Most patients who develop a root canal infection wouldn’t understand its severity, and so it is ignored. This can cost you a lot more money and effort to get it treated. Or worse, you may end up losing your tooth.

Root canal infection has several symptoms that patients can watch out for. Some of them are:

When you notice any of these symptoms, reach out to a dentist at the earliest and get the teeth diagnosed. The dentist will conduct a thorough examination, determine the severity of your oral concern, and suggest a suitable treatment. If the cavity hasn’t advanced to the deeper layers of the tooth, it may be restored with a filling. We usually recommend composite resin filling as it can be customized and mimic the appearance of the natural teeth.

In case the condition is severe, you will be prepared for the root canal therapy. The dentist will clean your teeth thoroughly and place a rubber dam on them to isolate the infected tooth. With the help of highly precise dental instruments, a small hole will be made on the tooth. Thin dental files will be inserted in it, and the infected pulp will be removed. The files will also be used to scrub the walls of the cavity. A jet of water is used to wash away the removed debris and clean the cavity.

We will place a small amount of antimicrobial medication in the cavity, and it will be sealed off with suitable filling material. After a few days, a customized dental crown will be fabricated and bonded to it. The crown keeps the tooth from cracking or breaking, and you can carry out your routine oral activities without worrying about the tooth getting damaged.