Root Canal Therapy...

 

Inside each tooth is the pulp which provides nutrients and nerves to the tooth, it runs like a thread down through the root. When the pulp is diseased or injured, the pulp tissue dies. If you don't remove it, your tooth gets infected and you could lose it. After the dentist removes the pulp, the root canal is cleaned and sealed off to protect it. Then the dentist places a build-up and crown over the tooth to help make it stronger.

 

Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure with little or no discomfort involving one to three visits. Best of all, it can save your tooth and your smile!

 

How long will the restored tooth last?

Your restored tooth could last a lifetime, if you continue to care for your teeth and gums. However, regular checkups are necessary. As long as the root(s) of a treated tooth are nourished by the tissues around it, your tooth will remain healthy.

 

ROOT CANAL SYMPTOMS?

Certain signs may indicate that you have a diseased tooth or infected nerve and therefore may need a root canal. These signs include minimal to severe pain, tooth discoloration, swelling and irritation in the surrounding gum tissue and/or signs of infection visible on a radiograph.

WHY IS THE ASSOCIATED TOOTHACHES SO PAINFUL?

A tooth can become inflamed or infected for several reasons, including sever tooth decay or a crack or chip in the tooth. Failing restorations such as dental fillings and dental crowns can foster bacterial leakage into the dental pulp. Once infected, the dental pulp begins to die and the body’s inflammatory responses set it. The combination of infection and inflammation can cause significant pain.