Root Canal Therapy For Decayed Tooth

Root Canal Therapy is the removal of the tooth’s pulp, a tiny, thread-like tissue in the center of the tooth. After the damaged, diseased or dead pulp’s removal takes place, the remaining space is cleaned, shaped and filled. This procedure seals off the root canal. Earlier, teeth with damaged, diseased or injured pulp were to be removed. In the present day, such teeth are treated with root canal treatment which saves many teeth that would have otherwise been lost.

The possible causes for pulp damage and death are essentially identified as: Cracked teeth, Cavity deep within the tooth, Injured tooth, severe trauma to the tooth, either recent or old

After the pulp is infected or dead it should be treated instantly, if left untreated, pus can develop at the root tip in the jaw bone leading to formation of abscess. An abscess can potentially destroy the bone surrounding the tooth can lead to severe pain.

Root Canal Therapy in Oakville includes several steps that are conducted over several office visits, depending on the condition. It starts off with an opening that is made through the back of the front tooth or the crown of a molar or pre molar. Once the diseased pulp is removed, the pulp chamber and the root canals are cleaned, enlarged and shaped in arrangement to be filled. If more than one filling is required to complete the entire procedure then a temporary filling is placed in the crown opening to protect the tooth between dental visits. Later, the temporary filling is removed and the pulp chamber and root canal permanently filled. In the filling step the filling is sealed off with a crown which is placed over the tooth to restore its appearance and shape. The entire process will be discussed by the dentist during the consultation.

Your restored and treated tooth/teeth can last a lifetime if proper care is taken. As there are certain cases when tooth decay occurs in treated teeth, good oral health care and hygiene is a must. For this, one must regularly visit a dentist for dental checkups to prevent further oral problems. As the pulp is no longer keeping the tooth alive, root-treated teeth may become brittle and be prone to fracture. This makes it essential to decide whether to crown or just fill a tooth after root canal treatment.

To get more information on Root Canal Therapy, consult your dentist and clear all the doubts, queries regarding the procedure.