Endodontic Treatments
Expert endodontic care restoring your tooth health comfortably.
What is Endodontics?
The branch of dentistry that deals with the inner tissues of your teeth is called endodontics. This field tries to preserve teeth that are in severe pain or have been traumatized or infected through working on the dental pulp and nerve of the said tooth.
Signs that you might need an Endodontic Treatment
If you still have toothache, especially when you are biting or when pressurizing the tooth, you may have infection or inflammation of the pulp, and you should therefore have endodontic treatment.
It may also be due to prolonged sensitivity to either hot or cold temperatures that doesn’t improve may also indicate other problems. Also, whether your tooth is changed in color, you feel swelling, or tenderness around the gums of the tooth then this is an indication that the tooth could be damaged or infected.
It is also common to get the same oral gum pimples, which are small abscesses that also point towards the need for endodontic care. Thus, if one observes any of these signs, it is advisable to seek professional dental advice to know whether endodontic treatment would be advisable to retain the teeth.
When is Root Canal Treatment needed?
Endodontic therapy is required when the pulp of the tooth is dead, or when it becomes irreversibly inflamed, most often as a result of many dental procedures or accidents. This procedure is used to try and retain the tooth while at the same time easing the pain.
Advantages of root canal treatment
There are several advantages accredited to root canal treatment:
Firstly, it maintains the natural tooth, hence no extraction and replacement process, which may at times be complicated and may cost much more.
Indeed, it offers significant pain relief by addressing the cause of infection or inflammation of the tooth so that you can resume normal use and feel better. Also, it brings back the function and looks of the tooth allowing you to bite and speak with ease.
This procedure is also financially beneficial in contrast with extraction and replacement options as it often preserves the tooth and outcomes of this procedure do not include costs of dental implants or bridges.
How Is Root Canal Treatment Done?
The procedure of root canal treatment in Solihull consists of removal of the decayed pulp, the cleaning and the disinfection of the space inside the tooth known as root canals followed by their filling. Subsequently, the tooth is reconstructed and strengthening and functional fillings put in place such as a crown.
Post Root Treatment of Tooth One is advised to brush and floss regularly, go for a dental check-up, and must not consume hard foods on the treated tooth to promote longevity of the root canal.
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(FAQs)Frequently Asked Questions
The treatment entailed the following; it involved the removal of the affected pulp, thorough root canal wash and filling and finally the crown of the tooth.
Regarding the issue of pain, it is worthy of note that most of the patients do not feel any pain at all during the procedure due to administering anesthesia.
It should take approximately 1-2 hours, quite dependent on the nature of the case in question.
This can be alleviated by proper dental care, avoiding toxins that harden teeth, and dental check-up.