A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.
Inside your tooth, beneath the white enamel and a hard layer called dentin, is a soft tissue called pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, which help grow the root of your tooth during its development.
It is necessary to have Endodontic or Root canal treatment when the inside of your tooth (the pulp) becomes inflamed or infected as a result of
If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.
When you undergo a root canal treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection and will continue to function like any other tooth.
Endodontic treatment helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limits the need for ongoing dental work. With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime.
Dr. Yalamanchili Priyanka is a Specialist Endodontist (Root Canal Specialist) at Solitaire Family Dentistry . She has been the pioneer of single and Multi visit painless root canal treatments in Hyderabad. She has done great clinical work in the field of Endodontics & Cosmetic Dentistry.
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