Root canal treatment, which is one of the oral and dental health treatments, is applied to save a tooth that is heavily infected and decayed. Patients may be worried about having root canal treatment because of the prejudice they have. However, thanks to the modern techniques used today, the tooth is saved without problems, while the patient does not feel pain and pain during this process. For this reason, it is important to consult a dentist even for the slightest problem you feel in your tooth in order to be diagnosed early and to save the tooth. When the dental problem is postponed or ignored, there may be a situation of tooth loss and even the spread of infection to other teeth. Root canal treatment, which is applied to save the patient's tooth and is called endodontics, is a comprehensive procedure, and many dental materials, tools and devices are used in this process.
Nowadays, root canal treatment is performed by dentists in order to save rotten and infected teeth. What is root canal treatment? it is important to know the tooth structure before the question. The tooth consists of 3 main layers, from the outside to the inside. From these layers, which we can count as enamel, dentin and pulp, pulp is the soft tissue inside the root canal. When this soft tissue, rich in blood vessels and nerves, becomes infected, the patient experiences severe pain. While these patient teeth were pulled out in the past period, today the patient's teeth are saved with dental root canal treatment and toothache is eliminated. The basic principle of the root canal treatment applied in this context is to clean the pulp layer and to prevent the tooth from experiencing a functional loss by refilling the resulting cavity.
The process of root canal treatment varies depending on the condition of the tooth. After root canal treatment, which is performed Decently between 1 and 3 sessions, the patient gets rid of his complaints. How is the root canal treatment, which we will consider as a process, performed? First of all, it is diagnosed by an endodontist. At this stage, a detailed analysis is performed by taking an X-ray. At this stage, where the root canals are seen in detail, it is also checked whether there is any infection around the tooth. As a result of these analyzes, the course of treatment is determined and treatment is started. Local anesthesia is applied to the patient before dental canal treatment. Although there is no need for local anesthesia in cases where the nerves have died, anesthesia can be applied for the patient to undergo a more comfortable treatment process. When starting treatment, rubber dam is used to keep the area to be treated dry. Then, a hole is opened on the tooth to reach the infected area. After the infected area is cleaned in detail, the channel is expanded for the filling process. There is no question that the patient feels any pain or pain when the infection is removed in the nerves during the cleaning phase. During the filling process that comes after the cleaning stage, it should be made sure that the tooth does not leak any. During this process, the dentist can wait a week for permanent filling according to preference. Temporary filling is performed on the teeth that are not closed on the same day until the permanent filling session.
Dentists recommend that you pay attention to oral care, have regular December dental checkups, and contact a doctor at the slightest complaint. However, in patients who ignore the minor problems they experience, the complaint may grow day by day and treatment may become difficult. Dec. If early treatment is not provided, especially in cases where caries formation is observed, canal treatment may be needed. Late diagnosis of caries can cause the infection to progress to the pulp. At this stage, the most effective way to save the tooth is canal treatment procedures.
Root canal treatment can progress in different processes depending on the condition of the tooth and the infection. How many days does root canal treatment take? although the question cannot be answered Decently, we can state that the average treatment between 1 and 3 sessions has been completed. Although dental problems are mostly resolved in one session, a second session may be required. Permanent filling, which is not completed in the first session, is usually applied in the second session. In addition, in cases of intense infection or in cases where the infection is spreading, October 3. a session may be required. At this point, you can consult with your dentist for detailed information about the filling, root canal treatment, or canal treatment process.
Although it is a painless and painless procedure, there are certain points that you need to pay attention to during the root canal treatment process. Things to be considered after root canal treatment in order to avoid any negative conditions and complaints during the treatment process;
In cases of treatment that hang over the second or third sessions, it is recommended not to use your tooth too much until the other session.
If all sessions are completed and the treatment is over, absolutely nothing should be eaten or drunk for the first few hours.
You should pay attention to brushing your teeth and oral care after treatment.
It is recommended to use dental floss and mouthwash after treatment.
You should avoid hot and cold consumption outside the normal for the first 3 – 4 days after treatment.
In addition, a dental examination is recommended twice a year for early detection and control.
Toothaches can be included in the category of the most severe pains. In this case, it is recommended to contact your dentist even with the slightest sensitivity. Especially in cases such as caries formation, the progression of the infection to the root of the tooth is undesirable. When the infection reaches the nerves, the pain will negatively affect the patient's daily life. Despite this, in cases where it is postponed, ignored and root canal treatment is not applied, although the pain feels like it goes away after a while, there is a risk that the infection will spread. This may cause the infection to reach up to the jawbone and cause damage on a larger scale.
There is a very negative prejudice against root canal treatment procedures among the public. Dec. The fact that it is considered a particularly painful procedure is the main reason for these prejudices. However, root canal treatment is not a painful procedure. On the contrary, it eliminates toothache that develops due to caries and infection as soon as possible. The local anesthesia performed at the beginning of the treatment and the nerves taken by cleaning the pulp during the treatment process ensure that the pain is not felt.
One of the most common questions asked by those who have had root canal treatment and those who are considering having root canal treatment is, does root canal treatment kill the tooth? is happening. First of all, we should note that the perception that root canal treatment kills the tooth is not true. By cleaning the pulp and removing live tissue in order to remove the infection, the tooth becomes insensitive to hot and cold. However, since the tooth continues to perform its function, the idea that the tooth has died is not true.
Root canal treatment is a treatment method aimed at restoring the former function and health of teeth damaged due to reasons such as caries or trauma. During root canal treatment, the damaged infected part of the tooth is cleaned and reconstructed. Thus, the pain and infection caused by the damaged tooth are treated, and the tooth is restored to chewing function. Postponing root canal treatment causes natural tooth loss and the spread of infection to other tissues. As with any treatment, early diagnosis in canal treatment is very important in terms of keeping the tooth in the mouth in the long term.
Thanks to the appropriate anesthesia techniques and modern treatment methods, pain is not felt during root canal treatment. In some exceptional cases, if the patient expresses that he feels pain, the physician may postpone the treatment to an appropriate time as necessary precautions.
Depending on the condition of the problem tooth, it can end in a single session, or the treatment can last for 2-3 sessions. Each session is about 30 to 45 minutes. Dec. The time between sessions will be decided by your doctor depending on the condition of the tooth. Dec.
During the time until the root canal treatment is completed, pain or swelling may be observed between sessions. Dec. In this case, your doctor may prescribe medication or perform a dental procedure again. However, after your treatment is completed, there will be no pain or function problems in your tooth.
If it is made by doctors specialized in the field with the appropriate materials and methods, a root canal-treated tooth can remain in the mouth for many years.
Canal filling materials developed in recent years do not cause tooth discoloration. Especially with the aesthetic filling materials applied in the anterior region, the natural appearance of the tooth is ensured. It is also possible to whiten teeth that are colored due to previously performed root canal treatment. This process is called intracoranal whitening. Highly successful results are being achieved.
If oral care is not performed adequately, the root canal treated tooth may decay again and the need for repeated treatment may arise. Repetition of root canal treatment may not always be possible. Usually this procedure is performed by Root canal treatment specialists (endodontist).
