Understanding What Is A Root Canal: An Insight

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S M I L E S D E N T A L C A R E
UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL AN INSIGHT
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WHAT IS ROOT CANAL
So, what is a root canal? A root canal
is the treatment that is employed by a
dentist to save a dying tooth that is
badly infected. It is the widely
trusted method of treating a decayed
tooth and saving it. As, a natural
tooth will provide a natural biting
force and sensation, many people go
for this treatment, in spite of it
having a history and records of one of
the most painful treatments.
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C A V I T Y O R T R A U M A T O T H E J A W
O R
T E E T H M A Y C A U S E T H E P U L P T O
D I E
G R A D U A L L Y O R B E C O M E I N F E C T
E D . T H E
P U L P A L S O C A R R I E S T H E N E R V E
, S O , I T I S
E S S E N T I A L T O R E M O V E T H E I N F
E C T E D
P U L P .
HOW IT IS PERFORMED?
Well, a dentist will start with the X-ray of the
infected tooth before deciding the need of
the treatment. Ensuring the need a root
the dentist will first use small drill at
the top of the tooth to make an opening for
the procedure. After that, special tools and
files are used to reach the root and remove
the infected pulp from there.
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HOW IT IS PERFORMED
The opening may be cleaned with sprayed water to
make
sure all the dead pulp is removed. The dentist
then may
put the antimicrobial solution so that the
microbial
growth can be prohibited inside the chamber. Once
the
procedure is performed, the dentist will then
seal the
chamber so that a crown can be placed on top of
the
cavity for proper functioning.
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WHAT ARE THE THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND AFTER A
ROOT CANAL?
After getting a root canal done,
Avoid extremely hot or cold
one should
foods as they are capable of
Carefully choose the food, as
further weakening your tooth
hard-to-chew foods may
and may cause sensitivity.
further damage the teeth and
Be cautious while brushing the
the filling.
teeth and if there is extreme
Inquire and entertain local
pain and discomfort for long,
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immediately consult the
dentist.
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