Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is also known as endodontic treatment.
Endodontics involves the treatment of the tooth pulp containing the nerve of the tooth and the tissues which surround the root of the tooth. The pulp may become diseased or injured and is unable to repair itself.
Endodontics involves the treatment of the tooth pulp containing the nerve of the tooth and the tissues which surround the root of the tooth. The pulp may become diseased or injured and is unable to repair itself.
You may have root canal disease if you are experiencing the following symptoms:
Because a root canal removes everything, which feeds the tooth and keeps it alive the tooth will become brittle after a period of time. This time period varies from person to person. It is for that reason that the tooth should be restored as quickly as possible and your dentist might recommend that a post and a crown be placed as a final restoration. Back teeth are usually crowned shortly after a root canal has been performed to prevent the tooth from shattering due to the pressure put on it by chewing.
Root canal work is not uncomfortable, and in some instances can be performed in one visit. The discomfort associated with root canal therapy is normally due to the infection and should subside once treatment commences.
- Lingering sensitivity to either hot or cold liquids
- Sensitivity to sweets
- Pain from bite pressure
- Pain that is referred from a tooth to another area, such as the neck, temple, or the ear
- Spontaneous toothache
- Constant or intermittent pain
- Throbbing pain
- Pain that may occur in response to atmospheric pressure changes, i.e. when flying or scuba diving
- Pain that may occur in response to postural changes, i.e. when going from standiong to a reclining position
- Swelling
Because a root canal removes everything, which feeds the tooth and keeps it alive the tooth will become brittle after a period of time. This time period varies from person to person. It is for that reason that the tooth should be restored as quickly as possible and your dentist might recommend that a post and a crown be placed as a final restoration. Back teeth are usually crowned shortly after a root canal has been performed to prevent the tooth from shattering due to the pressure put on it by chewing.
Root canal work is not uncomfortable, and in some instances can be performed in one visit. The discomfort associated with root canal therapy is normally due to the infection and should subside once treatment commences.
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