06/08/2024
How to avoid root canal treatment?
🦷When a tooth decays to the point that infection reaches the pulp (the innermost layer of the tooth), a dentist will typically recommend a root canal treatment.
➡️A root canal is a treatment that saves the tooth from being extracted and Involves the removal of infected or dead pulp tissue
Here are some tips which will help you to avoid the need of Root Canal Treatment .
1. Brush with a fluoride based toothpaste twice a day, minimum of 2 minutes of mechanical cleaning of all your teeth. use soft bristle toothbrush in circular motion, at angle of 45 degree and change your toothbrush every 3 months, also when you recovered from sickness .
2. Floss atleast once a day and clean your tongue with the help of tongue cleaner .
3. Biannual cleaning sessions
Your dentist can thoroughly clean your teeth removing the Tartar and bacterial plaque built upon teeth surfaces which are not accessible to you ,your dentist can detect any issue at an earlier stage and suggest preventive and minimally invasive solutions .
4. Never ignore persistent sensitivity or any food getting stuck in between your teeth! It's a sign of a cavity and can be filled,preventing a root canal treatment in future .
5. Don't use teeth to bite on hard non food items like opening bottles ,chewing on ice or pins, this can cause tooth cracks, fracture and eventually root infection .
6. Always wear a Mouthguard if you are engaged in sports activity. this protects your teeth and jaw from impact forces susceptible tooth fracture and root infection .
7. Never ignore signs of teeth wear ,your dentist can figure out the root cause and suggest solutions for prevention of further progression. If ignored can lead to sensitivity reduce tooth height and reach the innermost layer of the tooth and eventually root canal treatment .
8. Do not ignore the pain .
Also not all teeth with decade closed to the pulp that is the innermost layer of the tooth required to root canal treatment vital pulp therapy can be done .
Root canal treatments are avoidable .
➡️Feel free to ask about your concern and I will be happy to help you😊
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