Pain Relief: Root canal treatment effectively removes the infected area within the tooth, which is often the source of severe pain. By eliminating the damaged tissue, the procedure relieves the pain associated with toothaches.Preservation of Natural Tooth: Unlike extraction, which removes the entire tooth, root canal treatment aims to save the natural tooth structure. This helps maintain proper chewing function and prevents adjacent teeth from shifting, which could lead to alignment issues.Prevention of Further Infection: By removing the infected area and cleaning the interior of the tooth, root canal treatment helps prevent the spread of infection to surrounding tissues and teeth. This can prevent more serious oral health problems in the future.
Wondering about root canals? Get the lowdown on why they’re crucial for dental health in a simple breakdown.
Root canal therapy is an endodontic treatment that restores the health of an infected tooth. It’s necessary when your tooth’s soft inside layer, known as the dental pulp, is infected or inflamed. Causes of pulp infection or damage include untreated tooth decay that has penetrated deeper into the tooth or oral trauma that has disturbed the dental pulp.
A root canal is not always a viable option, especially if the infection has been left untreated for too long. Sometimes, an extraction will be necessary. However, if caught early enough, a root canal has a 95% success rate and can prevent the loss of the tooth. This will also prevent the infection from spreading to the other teeth or through the bloodstream.
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Learn about anterior and posterior root canals, vital for dental health. Understanding these types is crucial for proper dental care.
When the front teeth are being treated with a root canal, this is an anterior root canal. The access hole needs to be drilled into the back of the tooth and there are only 1 or 2 canals in these teeth which makes cleaning easier and faster. However, gaining access to the dental pulp and the canals can be more difficult. A dental crown is usually not necessary because these teeth do not withstand as much force.
During a posterior root canal treatment, an access hole is drilled into the bottom chewing surface of the rear molars to reach the dental pulp. These teeth can have up to 4 canals, making the cleaning process time-consuming and requiring multiple appointments. Temporary fillings are placed between appointments. Dental crowns are often needed to protect the teeth from damage due to chewing forces.
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