Root Canal Treatment in Mysore
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment (Endodontics) is a procedure that aims at saving a tooth that has been badly damaged due to severe decay or infection or injury. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases, your tooth could darken in colour, which may mean that the nerve of the tooth has died (or is dying). This would need root canal treatment.
Why is Root canal treatment needed?
It is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the pulp of the tooth is infected through decay or injury. This may eventually lead to an abscess. An abscess is an inflamed area in which pus collects and can cause swelling of the tissues around the tooth. The symptoms of an abscess can range from a dull ache to severe pain and the tooth may be tender when you bite. If root canal treatment is not done, the infection will spread and the tooth may need to be removed. The symptoms of an abscess can range from a dull ache to severe pain, and the tooth may be tender when you bite. If root canal treatment is not done, the infection will spread and the tooth may need to be taken out.
How do I know I need Root canal treatment?
You might require root canal therapy if you have the following symptoms
- Pain or soreness when biting or chewing.
- Teeth Sensitivity to hot and cold.
- Tooth Decay associated with pain.
- Swelling of the gum near the affected tooth.
- Spontaneous pain that isn’t triggered by just eating and drinking.
- Discolouration of the tooth.
- Oozing of pus surrounding the affected tooth.
- Facial swelling associated with tooth pain.
What is the procedure involved in a Root canal treatment?
To save the infected tooth, your dentist will remove the pulp tissue from the root canals. They will then clean and reseal the canals with a filling material to prevent further infection. A dental crown is often fitted on top of the tooth to protect it.
What if I don’t get the Root canal treatment?
If you do not get the root canal treatment, alternative is to have the tooth removed. Once the tooth or pulp is destroyed patients will experience severe pain and discomfort, that’s when pus and abscesses form. An abscess is swelling full of pus usually located at the end of the root canals in the jaw bone. The abscess can be so serious that it causes swelling around the face, eye or the neck and even weakening of neighboring teeth.
How do I care for my tooth afterwards?
If you do not get the root canal treatment, alternative is to have the tooth removed. Once the tooth or pulp is destroyed patients will experience severe pain and discomfort, that’s when pus and abscesses form. An abscess is swelling full of pus usually located at the end of the root canals in the jaw bone. The abscess can be so serious that it causes swelling around the face, eye or the neck and even weakening of neighboring teeth.
If you have symptoms like severe toothache in the night time or swelling etc. or if you think you may need root canal treatment in Mysore contact us or book an appointment at Life Care Dental Clinic, Mysore.
