Root Canal Therapy at Twin City
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is like fixing a deep problem in a tooth. When the inside of a tooth gets infected or damaged, it can hurt a lot and even make the tooth die. During a root canal, the dentist cleans out the infected or damaged stuff inside the tooth, then fills it up to keep it from getting infected again. After that, they might put a cap on the tooth to make it stronger. It’s like giving the tooth a second chance to stay healthy and keep working like it should!
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Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure used to fix a tooth that has an infection or damage deep inside it. During the procedure, the dentist removes the infected or damaged part, cleans the inside of the tooth, and then seals it to prevent further problems.
You might need root canal therapy if you have a severe toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling, or a pimple on your gum. These are signs that the pulp inside your tooth, where the nerves and blood vessels are, is infected or damaged.
The procedure itself is not painful because your dentist will use anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth. However, you might feel some discomfort afterward as the numbing wears off, but this can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
The length of the procedure can vary depending on the complexity of the tooth and the extent of the infection or damage. In general, root canal therapy can be completed in one or two appointments, each lasting about 60 to 90 minutes.
After root canal therapy, your tooth may feel sensitive for a few days, but this should gradually improve. Your dentist may recommend a dental crown to protect the tooth and restore its strength, especially if a significant portion of the tooth structure was removed during the procedure. With proper care, a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy can last a lifetime.