Root canal treatment

Root canal treatment is a way to save a tooth that has infected or decayed. First, the dentist will conduct clinical history-taking, a physical exam, a consultation, and a panoramic X-ray to better view the tooth's roots. Then they perform local anesthesia to numb the affected tooth and surrounding area and open the tooth's crown to access the pulp chamber and root canals. Then, they remove the infected or damaged tissue and shape the canals, which will be cleaned before filling with a rubber-like material. The tooth will then be sealed with a filling or crown. The dentist will provide instructions on caring for the tooth and may prescribe pain medication if needed to relieve discomfort. Root canal treatment is considered minimally invasive and typically only takes one day to complete. It is an outpatient procedure, meaning the patient can return home the same day. Root canal modern treatment can save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted. It can relieve the discomfort associated with an infected or damaged tooth and prevent infection and damage to the tooth, surrounding tissue, and related complications. And it is generally less expensive than tooth extraction and replacement options such as dental implants.