A root canal cavity is present in every tooth and houses the dental pulp, i.e., nerves and blood vessels. It is protected by the layers of dentin and enamel. The dental pulp could sometimes get infected by the microbes in the mouth, such as when the tooth develops a large cavity, sustains damage in the form of chipping or cracks, etc.
Getting a root canal infection treated during the early stages itself is crucial in preserving the tooth and avoiding complications. When you visit our dental practice to get root canal therapy, we will take scans and x-rays of the infected tooth to understand the severity of the invasion by the microbes. It helps us understand and develop a suitable treatment plan.
The tooth will be isolated from the rest by placing a rubber dam on it. A small hole will be made on the tooth, and the infected pulp will be removed using dental files of varying sizes. A jet of water will be used to wash away the removed microbes and debris. A small amount of antibiotic medication will be placed in the cavity, and the hole will be covered using suitable filling material. Since the tooth would be weaker due to the absence of the dental pulp, it could easily sustain damage when you bite food or take a hard blow to the mouth. Hence, we recommend placing a ceramic crown on it to keep it from sustaining a broken tooth.
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