Root Canal Treatment
RCT is a multi-step procedure that involves:
- Removal of the infected and inflamed pulp
- Cleaning the root canals and disinfecting them
- Filling the canals with an inert material and sealing them
- A post root canal crown or cap
Whenever we think of a dentist, one of the first things that comes to mind is ‘toothache’ and ‘root canal’. Whenever there is an extensive development of the bacteria, the chances of decaying increase. In several cases, the decaying of the tooth reaches the root of the teeth, which infects the pulp area.
Root Canal treatment/ RCT is done when the root area of the tooth gets decayed due to extensive bacteria development. The dental expert will remove all the pulp area which gets infected and put the necessary suitable material in the area. The material will be biodegradable that can properly suit the dental area. It is possible to retain the tooth with RCT
Yes, there are some common situations that demand a RCT and these are:
- Teeth with deep decay
- Broken or cracked teeth
- Teeth with gum diseases
- Failed dental fillings
- Teeth that have suffered a trauma
Symptoms that most people are likely to experience that may indicate the need for a RCT:
- Tooth ache: This is one of the first reasons why you would visit a dentist and the pain can range from mild to severe. The tooth achecan increase on changing position, especially while lying down or biting onto something using that particular tooth.
- Sensitivity: In normal cases, the enamel layer covers the inner two layers and we therefore, do not experience any sensitivity. However, when the dentin and pulp layers are exposed, you might experience increased sensitivity to air, hot foods, sour foods and sweet foods.
- In many cases, the tooth pain might be mild and most patients tend to ignore it. However, even though the pain subsides, the infection can still spread to tissues around the decayed tooth, resulting in a swelling.
