What Is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment is a treatment method applied to save decayed and/or infected teeth. The aim of root canal treatment is to clean the inside of the teeth that have been damaged by caries that are too deep to be saved with standard filling procedures and to purify them from infection. At the end of this process, there will be no living tissue left in the tooth.

How Are  Root Canal Treatment Done?

The first stage of root canal treatment is the removal of damaged living tissues in the tooth. Then the remaining natural space is disinfected. Root canal treatment is completed by filling the cavity with various materials used.

When Is Root Canal Treatment Applied?

The following situations may indicate a need for root canal treatment:

• Severe sensitivity to heat and/or cold
• Pain at night without any stimuli
• Pain while chewing
• Acne-like scar formation on the gums,
• Tooth discoloration,
• Swelling on the face as a result of abscess formation…

How Long Does Root Canal Treatment Take?

The process varies according to the condition of the tooth. An average root canal treatment session can take approximately 30 to 90 minutes. Root canal treatment can be completed in a single session or may require additional sessions in various situations.

What Are The Advantages Of Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment is a very effective treatment with a success rate of more than 95%. Teeth that are fixed by filling the canal with root canal treatment can accompany you throughout your life with the right care. By protecting natural teeth, tooth loss is prevented.

What are the Disadvantages Of Root Canal Treatment?

Since the tissues that keep the tooth alive are removed during the treatment, the teeth that have had root canal treatment become more fragile and more prone to fracture. For this reason, this situation should be carefully evaluated in restorations to be made after root canal treatment.

What Should Be Done After Root Canal Treatment?

If you follow the instructions given by the doctors after the root canal treatment, you can have a comfortable healing process. Even if the area that has passed the numbness regains its oral functions, a wound may occur due to the procedure. To prevent the formation of infection, attention should be paid to oral hygiene.

After root canal treatment, alcohol, cigarettes and other tobacco products and substances that are harmful to dental health should be avoided for one day. Do not apply any hard force on the tooth to which root canal treatment is applied, until the healing process, which takes an average of 24 to 72 hours.

What are Alternative Treatments to Root Canal Treatment?

Treatment options instead of root canal treatment are limited. Extraction of the painful tooth is the most common alternative treatment.