Root Canal - Treatment

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

What is a Root Canal or Endodontic Treatment?
It is a dental procedure to save a tooth when it has a diseased pulp also called “nerve”.

What is the Dental Pulp?
It is a soft tissue made up of blood vessels, nerves, and cells. It normally occupies the center of the teeth from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the root.

What causes my tooth to be infected?
When a tooth has a deep cavity, bacteria enter the pulp causing an infection or tooth abscess, leading to pulp death, loss of bone that supports the tooth in place and loss of the tooth itself if left untreated. You may be experiencing tooth pain, gum swelling and sensitivity to temperature and while you chew.

What does the root canal treatment involve?
In most cases, it is a relatively simple procedure, done by an Endodontist. The root canal can be done in one visit with little or no discomfort.
During treatment your dentist will control the pain with local anesthetic, decay is removed, and an opening is made through the crown of the tooth to gain access to the pulp chamber. Using dental files the diseased or infected pulp is removed. The root canals are cleaned, shaped then filled.

In the final step a post is placed in the canal to give structural support and crown is placed over the tooth to protect from future damage. Now your tooth can return to it’s normal function.

By Dr. Cirenia Aparicio - Mexico Dentists
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