Root Canal Treatment
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is one of the most important treatments of oral health, which is one of the most important parts of human health in general. Oral health should not be separated from general health. Because the nerves in the mouth and teeth are directly connected to the brain. This is why dental problems can lead to severe headaches. Or, any problems may arise in the mouth and teeth due to various diseases. If the inflammation or cavities in the teeth are not prevented early, progress will occur. This situation harms the tooth structure and directly to health. Therefore, root canal treatment is a very important and very effective treatment.
In general, the importance of teeth for human health is undeniable. Therefore, it is necessary to eliminate the problems that occur in the teeth from time to time. Root canal treatment is a treatment for decaying or inflamed teeth. There are connections known as the dental nerve among the people and feeding the teeth. These nerves are located in the root of the tooth. In case of inflammation or decay, it gives pain and pain. This pain and pain can occur not only in the tooth, but also in the face and neck area. Fracture and weakening may occur in the teeth around the decayed tooth root. Damage to surrounding tissues may occur. In this regard, root canal treatment is applied to treat the teeth.
How make is root treatment?
In root canal treatment, the root canal of the decayed and inflamed tooth is shaped and purified. After this treatment, pain and suffering disappear. After the decay and inflammation reaching the nerve endings are eliminated, the area is filled with a biocompatible medical material. This filling acts as the nerve there. Teeth become healthy. During the procedure, there may be pain because the nerve endings are intervened under normal conditions. However, since the treated area is anesthetized by the dentist, there is no pain. However, numbness may not occur in very painful and infected teeth. In such cases, more advanced anesthesia procedures are applied. In summary, root canal treatment is done in this way. Root canal treatment takes one or two sessions depending on the damage. If the infection in the tooth has spread to the area, root canal treatment can be completed in three sessions. Root canal treatment is a treatment performed by a dentist or endodontist. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in dental pulp or dental nerve diseases, who can diagnose and treat such diseases.
In root canal treatment, an x-ray is taken to observe the structure of the root canals and it is determined whether there is any sign of infection in a surrounding bone. After this procedure, the dentist uses local anesthesia to numb the area next to the tooth, but general anesthesia can also be applied if needed. Anesthesia may not be necessary since the nerves are already dead during root canal treatment. However, dentists generally prefer local anesthesia to make the patient more calm and comfortable. Next, the dentist places a waterproof material around the tooth to keep the area dry and saliva-free during treatment.
In the next stage of root canal treatment, a hole will be drilled into the tooth to reach the problem area. Knee pulp, decayed nerve tissue and infection debris in this area are removed from the tooth along with bacteria. The canal needs to be enlarged in order to fully clean and fill the canal effectively.
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During root canal treatment, canal instruments similar to nail files are used to enlarge the canal. This is called canal filing. Since the nerves are removed during this procedure, no pain is felt. During the filing process, water or sodium hypochlorite compounds are periodically used to clean the debris and residues that have accumulated in the area. After the thread is thoroughly cleaned, it should be sealed. It may also be preferable to wait a week before filling the tooth permanently. If an infection is suspected, a special medicine may be placed inside the tooth to relieve the infection by the dentist. Depending on the situation, dentists can close the tooth on the day it is cleaned. If the root canal treatment cannot be completed on the day the treatment starts, a temporary filling is applied to the cavity in the teeth. Because saliva or food residue can accumulate in the formed space. This situation can cause problems in the process. Even if a temporary filling is made, the patient still needs to pay attention to that area.
At another stage of root canal treatment, the cavity formed after cleaning the inside of the tooth from the elements that cause problems should be filled. For this, a rubber substance called “guta percha” is used. Guta percha resembles a thin stick. Its main feature is that it does not cause any reaction in the body. Before this material is placed, the dryness of the tooth canal is provided with paper materials and the length of the opened canals is measured with a special tool. According to the required dimensions, gutta perchas are adjusted and excess is cut. Although gutta percha is the substance that fills the main cavity of the root canal, it is necessary to prevent and fix the leakage. For this, additional mixtures must be used. As a result of the procedure, the hole opened is closed and the root canal treatment is completed. Depending on the damage to the tooth, the filling process is applied.
What should be done after root canal treatment?
The process after the root canal treatment is completed is very important. In the first few days after the treatment, sensitivity may be experienced due to the change in the tissue. A short-term pain sensation is normal because a medical procedure is performed in that area. However, whether there is pain or not, it will be useful to use a pain reliever according to the doctor’s advice. It is harmful to consume hard foods and chew until the sensitivity disappears. After root canal treatment, soft foods should be preferred as much as possible. However, after the root canal treatment process is over, it is necessary to continue daily regular tooth brushing, mouthwash and various other oral cares.
