Root Canal Therapy
The outer portion of your tooth consists of dental enamel. This enamel is actually the hardest substance in your entire body. While it may be strong, it is unfortunately not invincible to damage and decay. Tooth decay or trauma can end up damaging the enamel over time. Beneath your enamel is a soft layer that is known as dentin.
Inside of the dentin are chambers that dentists call root canal(s). This canal includes some blood vessels, the tooth’s nerve and soft tissues. The tooth’s nerve is not an essential part of the tooth’s overall function or health. It is useful before the tooth emerges from your gum, but its only job afterwards is to help you sense hot or cold temperatures. Because of this, removing the nerve will not impact your tooth’s general function.
WHY MAY ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS BE NECESSARY?
Root Canal Treatment May Be Required when The Tooth Becomes:
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- Painful,
- Tender to Bite On,
- Sensitive to Heat and Cold, Or
- May Have an Obvious Large Cavity, Which Extends Into the Nerve of The Tooth, Or
- Suddenly Becomes Dark in Colour or Trauma.
- Sometimes the Nerve of The Tooth Will Die without Causing Any Noticeable Pain.
Root canal treatment can save a tooth, preventing further tooth damage, loss and the complications that result from a missing tooth. Under a dental anaesthetic and a rubber dam, the remains of the nerve are cleaned through a small hole in the crown (the top part) of the tooth. Thin hand or rotary files are used, together with cleaning solutions. X-rays are taken to determine the length of the root canals. Finally, a sealant is placed in the canal. This often takes 2-3 appointments. Your dentist may suggest a crown, if required, to strengthen the tooth.
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