Root Canals and Anesthesia
Root canals are a procedure that removes an infection in a tooth without getting rid of the actual tooth. A root canal will not save your tooth because, by the time you need one, it’s too late. But it will allow you to keep the outer shell of your tooth. Teeth are alive, just like every other part of the body. Tooth pain can hurt and hurt severely. Living teeth are susceptible to rot and infection. Whenever an infection becomes severe enough, the decayed part must be removed, or all the surrounding tissue and bone will be compromised. Your life can be at risk. Then, a root canal can save the day.
Root canals and anesthesia
Procedure:
We drill into your tooth to reach the infected pulp at its core. Next, we remove the pulp, leaving the tooth hollow. After space is flushed out, we fill the root with sealer and the crown with cement, and we cap the whole tooth off with an artificial crown. This procedure ensures that no more bacteria can get inside the tooth and minimizes the chances of the tooth breaking.
Generally, local anesthesia is used for the procedure to keep the patient awake and comfortable for the duration. Yet, still many people have a great amount of apprehension when it comes to root canal treatment and those with dental anxiety may require more to get through the procedure. Sedation dentistry can help.
Infection
Infection can lead to an abscess at the tooth’s root or to the death of the pulp. If you have tooth decay extensive enough to require a root canal, you are probably experiencing significant pain in and around the infected tooth. With an abscess, there will also be swelling and inflammation.
Tooth pain alone isn’t always a sign of an infection, but it’s worth having it checked out to make sure. Other symptoms of tooth infection include temperature sensitivity, sensitivity to pressure, pain with chewing, fever, swollen lymph nodes under the jaw, and a rush of foul-tasting fluid. Pain relief if abscess drains.
After-pain :
Since patients are given anesthesia, a root canal isn't more painful than a regular dental procedure, such as a filling or getting a wisdom tooth removed. However, a root canal is generally a bit sore or numb after the procedure and can even cause mild discomfort for a few days. A successful root canal can cause mild pain for a few days. This is temporary and should go away on its own as long as you practice good oral hygiene. You should see your dentist for a follow-up if the pain lasts longer than three days.
The way teeth become infected is through decay, cavities, or cracks from an injury, which means the infection is usually an avoidable problem. If you are brushing and flossing properly, your teeth are unlikely to reach a level of decay that allows bacteria to reach the living dental pulp inside them. However, some people are genetically more susceptible to tooth decay.
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