What is a root canal?

Underneath the enamel and hard dentin surface of your tooth is a substance called pulp. It’s a soft tissue that helps develop the tooth’s root while it’s growing and adds nourishment to the tooth afterwards.

When a tooth gets chipped, cracked, or has a deep cavity, the pulp becomes exposed to bacteria. Bacteria multiplies quickly and, before you know it, you’ve got an infected tooth.

A root canal is a dental procedure that involves removing infected pulp and disinfecting the inside of the tooth. It’s the best way to keep your natural tooth, stop pain, and restore your smile.

When you need a root canal dentist in Indore, call us. Our team is here to help.

How do you know if you
need a root canal?

While patients typically see an obvious crack or chip in a tooth, a cavity isn’t always as visually noticeable. If not treated right away, the bacteria will eventually cause infection and the patient will experience these common symptoms, which indicate a root canal may be needed:

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Who most commonly gets root canals?

The most common scenario that leads to needing a root canal is an untreated cavity. However, some patients get infections after a tooth is damaged by trauma or genetic components. Issues with infection can also arise when there are complications involving a previously filled cavity.

What happens in a root canal?

The process for a root canal is similar to a standard filling. Treatment can often be completed in one office visit, but sometimes we may need to treat the infection over multiple appointments.

This is the typical process you can expect from our root canal dentist:

  1. Topical numbing agents and local anaesthetic are applied to the affected area.
  2. The infected pulp is carefully cleaned out from the tooth.
  3. Antibiotics are applied to the inside of the tooth to treat the infection and stop reinfection from occurring.
  4. The tooth is filled with a sealing paste and either a permanent filling or a crown is placed on the tooth

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is recovery from a root canal like?

Immediately following the root canal treatment, you can expect your mouth to be numb for a few hours. Avoid eating during this time so that the tongue, cheeks, and repaired tooth are protected from accidental damage.

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