Are tooth roots removed during a root canal procedure?

Many patients believe they lost some or all of their roots during root canal treatment. The roots anchor our teeth in the jawbone. This provides support for the teeth while chewing food. So, it is important to protect one’s roots at all costs. Fortunately, root canal treatment removes the soft tissue, nerve, or dental pulp from inside the patient’s roots while leaving the roots intact. ‘The goal is to either gain access to clean out bacteria or remove unhealthy, inflamed, and painful nerve tissue’ shares the dentist at AK Global Dent, who are known for providing leading Best Root Canal Treatment in Gurgaon.

How do I know if I need a root canal treatment?

The most common reasons for root canal treatment are infection of the inside of the tooth (the dental pulp) or persistent pain caused by an inflamed and hyper-responsive nerve, which is often referred to as a toothache.

Patients seeking endodontic treatment frequently complain about pain while chewing. It is caused by a deep cavity that has allowed bacteria into the nerve space or dental pulp, or a persistent toothache that will not go away. In some cases, a previous dental filling placed near the patient’s nerve can necessitate root canal treatment much later on.

Sometimes a post must be inserted inside the roots of a fractured tooth in order for it to heal properly. In order to accomplish this, the dentist must first finish the root canal procedure in order to provide sterile access for the post placement. This is a far less common situation where a root canal is necessary.

Will my tooth be dead after receiving endodontic (root canal) treatment?

Root canal therapy removes nerve tissue, blood vessels, and capillaries from your tooth. This tissue is sometimes living, but in many cases, such as an infected tooth or a dental abscess, it is already dead or necrotic.

A root-canal-treated tooth is technically dead or non-vital, but you can still feel chewing pressure with it. This is due to the millions of tiny nerve fibers found in the periodontal ligament, which wraps around the outside surface of your tooth roots.

Can a root canal be used to treat any tooth?
The answer to this is no. Sometimes, a painful or infected tooth that requires treatment may have calcified pulp or nerve. This happens when the soft tissue in root canals hardens over time. In these cases, it may be impossible to complete the necessary treatment, leaving tooth extraction as the only option.

Consulting an endodontist will allow a patient to know the success of their Root Canal Treatment in Gurgaon.

Will I experience pain during or after my endodontic treatment?

This is probably the most common misconception about root canal treatment. Endodontic therapy, in fact, relieves existing pain caused by an inflamed or infected dental pulp (nerve). Local anesthetics can effectively numb your tooth, allowing one to have treatment done comfortably.

If you experience sensitivity during root canal treatment, simply notify your dentist so that they can administer additional local anesthetic.

Following treatment, you may experience tenderness in response to pressure or chewing. This is more likely if you needed treatment for a painful dental abscess. If post-operative pain occurs, it usually goes away within 2-3 days and can be relieved with anti-inflammatory medications.

Will my root canal-treated tooth become black?

Root canal treated teeth can discolor, which is often caused by a pulpal hemorrhage that occurred during the treatment process. When your dentist gets to a vital (live) dental pulp, it bleeds. If some blood remains after treatment, it may cause discoloration of your tooth over time.

Discoloration can also occur in a tooth that requires root canal therapy after an impact or trauma injury. These teeth discolor as a result of an impact (such as a fall or sports injury), rather than a completed root canal treatment.

Common colors include black, purple and gray. If this occurs, you can crown your tooth or undergo a simple process called internal bleaching or tooth whitening to eliminate the persistent staining.

Choose the best dental clinic in Gurgaon!

AK Global dent is the leading provider of best dental treatment like professional teeth cleaning, root canal, dental veneers, teeth straightening, and also named as the Best Dental implants Clinic in Gurgaon. For people who are looking for tooth restoration treatments they can visit AK Global Dent Clinic.