Endodontics is generally necessary when the tooth's root becomes inflamed and the tooth is still alive. This inflammation can occur due to reasons like tooth decay, trauma, or fractures. The nerves and tissues in the tooth's root are affected by bacteria causing the inflammation, which usually manifests as severe pain. This pain becomes more pronounced, especially when consuming very cold or hot foods and drinks, or when the tooth is touched.
Situations Requiring Root Canal Treatment
Tooth Root Inflammation: Bacteria reaching the tooth's root cause inflammation, affecting the tooth's nerves. Inflammation is often signaled by severe pain.
Tooth Decay: Advanced tooth decay can reach the pulp tissue, leading to inflammation.
Trauma and Fractures: Tooth trauma or fractures can damage the pulp tissue, leading to inflammation.
Purpose of Root Canal Treatment Endodontic treatment aims to preserve the tooth by carefully removing the inflamed tissue and cleaning the root canals. This treatment maintains the tooth's functions and prevents tooth loss.
Root Canal Treatment Process
Diagnosis and Preparation: The dentist diagnoses the inflammation in the tooth and creates a treatment plan.
Removal of Inflamed Tissue: The inflamed pulp tissue is carefully removed.
Cleaning the Root Canals: The root canals are cleaned of bacteria and disinfected.
Protecting the Tooth: The cleaned root canals are filled with appropriate filling material and sealed.
Symptoms of Tooth Root Inflammation
Severe Pain: Pain felt when consuming cold or hot food and drinks or touching the tooth.
Swelling and Sensitivity: Inflammation in the tooth root can cause swelling and sensitivity in the gums.
Discoloration: The inflamed tooth may show discoloration.
Endodontic treatment aims to treat the inflammation and damage occurring within the tooth's internal structure, thereby preserving the tooth. This treatment method restores the tooth's health and functions, eliminating the risk of tooth loss.
