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General
Dental Services - Root Canal Treatments |
ROOT CANAL
THERAPY |
Root canal therapy
(RCT) is a procedure that is done when the nerve of a tooth is affected
by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the inside of
the tooth (pulp chamber) needs to be cleaned out removing nerves,
bacteria and any decay. The resulting space is then filled with
a special medicated material, and then a filling is placed on the
opening of the canal, restoring the tooth to its full function.
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Having a RCT done
is the best way to save a tooth that would otherwise die and have
to be removed. It is a misconception that many patients believe
that removing a problematic tooth is the solution. What is not taken
into consideration, are the other problems that may arise. Removing
a tooth will ultimately end up more costly and cause significant
problems for adjacent and opposing teeth due to shifting and over
eruption. Root canal treatment is highly successful and usually
lasts a lifetime, although on occasion, a tooth will have to be
retreated due to new infections. |
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a RCT if you have: |
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An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.
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A severe toothache pain. |
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Any swelling and/or tenderness. |
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Decay that has reached the tooth pulp (the living
tissue inside the tooth). |
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An infection or abscess has developed inside
the tooth or at the root tip. |
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Injury or trauma to the tooth. |
What happens
when I get an RCT? |
During a RCT procedure,
an opening is made on top of the tooth and a series of small files
are placed into the opening removing the pulp, nerve tissue, bacteria,
and decay. Once the tooth is thoroughly cleaned, it will be filled
with a special dental material. Then finally sealed with a permanent
filling. |
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Sometimes 2 appointments
may be needed. In the first appointment the canal may be filled
and a temporary filling will be placed. At the next appointment,
the roots and the inside cavity of the tooth will be filled and
sealed with special dental material.
After treatment, your tooth may still be sensitive, but this will
subside as the inflammation diminishes and the tooth has a chance
to heal.
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