Want to understand more about the root canal procedure? Good idea. This endodontic treatment fixes any problems taking place within a tooth, which is necessary in order to address any pulp infections. When the pulp of a tooth is infected, it needs to be treated by a dental professional as soon as possible. This is because root canals are often very painful and can potentially lead to an abscess diagnosis.
Finding out why a root canal is necessary will help you avoid having to have another root canal performed in the future. Root canals are necessary in order to remove any infected pulp within a tooth, as once a tooth is infected it will only get worse until treated by a dental professional. Once the infected pulp is removed, the inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and then filled and sealed to protect the tooth. A dental crown or a dental filling is then used to protect and strengthen the tooth so it can once again be used.
The list below includes the steps dental patients can expect to go through when they are in need of a root canal procedure.
The patient will be given an anesthetic so they will not feel anything while the procedure is being performed. The dental professional will place a dental dam over the tooth that will be undergoing a root canal, which helps to protect the tooth during the procedure. It is important for patients to understand that both the infected pulp and the nerve in the root of the tooth will be removed, which means they will experience no more pain after undergoing this important dental procedure.
The next step requires the dental professional to use special dental instruments in order to access the inside of the tooth. They will use these instruments in order to thoroughly clean the pulp so that all of the infection is completely removed. Once the infection is removed from the tooth, the tools will be used to shape the inside of it to allow for the placement of the filling material.
Now that the tooth has been cleaned and shaped, it is time to place the chosen dental material into the canal to protect the tooth from further damage. A dental adhesive cement is also used in order to ensure that all of the canals in the tooth are completely sealed. The last step of the procedure is placing a dental filling within the tooth or a dental crown over the tooth in order to give it back its strength.
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