Can A Root Canal Treatment Be Very Painful?

 

painless root canal treatment

If you are looking answer to the above question then the answer is, NO. Due to modernization in every industry, odontology has also evolved. They have found out the method by which root canal treatment can be painless. Sometimes, the procedure is completed in one sitting but if the tooth is deep-rooted and has some infection then it may take two or more sittings to get done with the entire procedure.

Painless Root Canal Treatment is also known as Endodontic treatment,   where the damaged tooth is extracted. Usually, the tooth gets damaged because of the infection, a broken tooth is deep-rooted, deep decay, or any other gum disease.

 

painless root canal treatment

Symptoms of having damaged tooth or infection

If you can feel sensitivity while having something cold or hold, then it is the basic symptom of having a damaged tooth. The continuous pain in the teeth can turn from mild to severe. While chewing food, If your jaw hurts then it is the right time to visit the dentist.  Also, swelling near the cheek area or inside gums is a sign of having an infection in your mouth.

If you have experienced these symptoms then do visit the experienced dentist.

 

painless root canal treatment

 

 The procedure of root canal treatment

·         The procedure starts with the inspection of the tooth done by the dentist. If required, the dentist will get the X- ray of the tooth.

·         After taking X-ray, the Dentist follows another step of applying local anesthesia. So that the entire procedure can be completely painless.

·         This is followed by the step of removing the damaged tooth, and all other previous fillings.

·         After that every damaged material is removed, Dentist go for the establishment of pulp in the inner part of the tooth.

·         Fillings like Gutta-percha, inner rubber is also filled, if required.

·         The last step of the procedure involves the restoration of the root canal. Cap or crown is established on the tooth to avoid outside bacteria. That’s how the procedure of painless root canal treatment is completed.

 

After the procedure, the patient is suggested to eat liquid food.  Avoid eating crunchy food. Be careful while brushing your teeth, do not be too harsh on your tooth. If you continue to have pain in the tooth, then do visit the dentist again.


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