Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics): Symptoms, Classification, Diagnosis & Recovery

A root canal is a procedure that removes infected pulp from inside your tooth. To save your tooth and stop additional damage, your dentist will clean and seal the canals. You might need root canal therapy if bacteria reach the pulp and create pain or inflammation.

This can happen if:

• You have a deep cavity
• You break a tooth.

Root canals are frequently performed. Good oral hygiene can help you avoid requiring one.

The average root canal takes between sixty and ninety minutes. Some may require more than one visit.

Detailed description of the technique:

• Numb the region with anaesthesia.
• During the operation, cover the region with cotton or a dental dam to keep it dry and clean.
• Create a small hole in your tooth’s crown to reach the pulp
• Use small tools to remove the contaminated pulp.
• Clean and clean the inside of the tooth
• Fill the vacant space with a rubbery dental substance
• Use a temporary filling to seal the tooth.
• Place a permanent crown (typically at a later visit) to safeguard your tooth and restore your bite.

Root canal symptoms might include:

• A pimple or boil on your gums that may exude pus
• A trapped infection causing swelling in the jaw
• Tooth colour that has darkened
• Infection related to a loose tooth, weakening of the surrounding bone
• Pain that radiates to your face, jaw, or neighbouring teeth
• Discomfort when touching or eating the tooth
• Gums that are swollen or painful