Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal treatment is a treatment that allows the infected or decayed tooth to be treated without extraction. With root canal treatment, it is ensured that the tooth is purified from decay in a painless way.

What is Root Canal Treatment?

The tooth is composed of enamel (the hardest tissue in the body ), dentin more softer tissue covered with the enamel both of these tissue envelop the Pulp tissue which consists of vessels, nerves and connective tissue and is responsible for the nourishment and development of the tooth. when the cavity occur and the defect reach to the Pulp.it will has almost no healing ability . In such cases, removal of the pulp, shaping and filling of the formed cavity is called canal treatment.

In Which Situations Is Root Canal Treatment Required?

In cases where the pulp of the tooth is damaged, root canal treatment should be applied. Deep tooth decays, Tooth fracture caused by impact or trauma, Complaints that do not go away after filling and coating processes, Damage to the pulp due to tooth erosion

How many visit Does Root Canal Treatment need ?

The treatment process can be completed in a single session, or it may take several sessions. This period varies according to the condition of the tooth. In cases where the tooth is alive, the treatment can be completed in a single session and takes an average of 45 minutes. In teeth with infection and lesions, it can be completed in 2-3 sessions, ie 7-14 days, depending on the size of the infection and lesion. Swelling and severe pain are observed in teeth with very common abscesses. In such cases, canal treatment may take longer and the number of sessions may increase.

Do We Feel Pain During The Root Canal Treatment?

Before starting the treatment, the tooth to be treated is anesthetized with anesthetic solutions and procedures to be selected according to the case. With correctly applied local anesthesia, the patient does not feel any pain, ache or pain during the procedure.

Is there Pain After Root Canal Treatment?

A soft pain and sensitivity may be observed during chewing on the tooth that is applied after root canal treatment. This condition is not long-lasting and will go away in a few days. However, if cold or hot foods cause pain in your teeth after root canal treatment or if you feel pain that does not go away for a few weeks, you should consult your doctor.

What is the Lifetime of a Teeth That Had Root Canal Treatment?

Many factors determine the life of the treated tooth. Some of those; The pre-treatment condition of the tooth, the quality of the filling and coating in the treatment, the knowledge, skill and experience of the dentist who performs oral care and treatment. A tooth with well-made canal treatment, together with good care, can serve the patient for a lifetime.

What Should Be Considered After Root Canal Treatment?

If the treatment is not completed in the first session, the relevant tooth should not be used until the treatment is completed.
Even if the treatment is completely over, you should not eat or drink anything for at least 2 hours after the procedure.
When the sensitivity may persist for 2 days, the hard food should be avoided during this period.
If there is no habit of brushing teeth at regular intervals, using dental floss and antiseptic mouthwash, it should be acquired by the patient.
The dentist should be visited at regular intervals.