Steps of Root Canal Treatment
Posted by Dr Marianna Ibrahim on September 19th, 2016
Have your dentist just informed you that you require a root canal treatment? Do you want to know more about the treatment, why it is required and how it is done? Read on to know the details in a comprehensive manner.
A Deep Infection
Your dentist may suggest the procedure if a large cavity or an injury causes damage to the root of your tooth. The root then becomes inflamed or infected. Your dentist may not immediately come to the decision. When you complain your dentist about pain in your tooth, tooth sensitivity or other issues, your dentist may then look at your tooth and try to decipher the issue. If they discover any infection or inflammation in the root, they may do an X-ray for confirmation. If they find their suspicion true, they may recommend a root canal treatment. If you agree to the procedure, your dentist may give you a certain date and time to conduct the procedure.
Making a route to the root
Large numbers of people just get terrified when their dentist suggest root canal Anaheim treatment. But there is no need for you to worry! Even though it is a complex process as compared to teeth whitening, plaque removal etc., still it is not that painful as you may believe. In the procedure, your dentist will numb your tooth with the help of anesthesia. Then they will make an opening through the crown of the tooth to the pulp chamber.
Removal of the inflamed or infected tissue
The dentist will then make the use of special files for cleaning the unhealthy pulp and infection out of the canals. In the next step, they involve in shaping up the canals for filling materials. For removing the debris and cleaning the canals, irrigation is used.
Filling of the canals
With the use of a permanent material, the canals are then filled. Usually, a material known as gutta-percha is used as the material. This assists in keeping the canals contaminants or infection free.
Rebuilding of the Tooth
To seal the opening, the oral surgeon Garden Grove places a temporary filling material on top of gutta-percha. The filing is kept till the tooth receives a crown or permanent filling. A crown is placed on the top of the tooth, which is often known as a cap, and appears like a natural tooth.
Additional Support
In few of the cases, the surgeon places a post in the root next to the gutta-percha for providing the crown additional support. The crown is then cemented into place!
