27/06/2021
Root canal therapy or “RCT" is a procedure to treat decayed, infected and injured teeth.
With advanced endodontics it is possible to save most natural teeth.
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Your teeth contain tiny passageways called root canals, that contains the pulp (blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue).
🟢 Pulp is commonly infected by an untreated cavity.
🟢The opening created by a cavity allows bacteria to access and infect the pulp.
🟢Inflammation from an infection restricts a tooth’s blood supply, which inhibits the tooth’s ability to heal itself.
🟢Further, antibiotics do not work well for tooth infections.
✴️If you have an untreated cavity it is best to visit your dentist asap.✴️
☠️If a pulp infection is not treated, your tooth may need to be removed, or your infection may spread. A pulp infection can form an abscess (pus-pocket) and spread to your gum and jawbone. From there, it may spread to other parts of your body, including your brain or heart, and cause serious medical conditions.☠️
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RCT:
Your dentist will numb your tooth. You may be sedated as well.
🔸Your dentist will create a small hole in the tooth to access the pulp, and remove the infected pulp.
🔸The root canals are then measured, cleaned, shaped and filled with inert material. This may take several sittings to allow infection to subside.
🔸The tooth will receive a temporary filling between dental visits or the tooth may be left open to help it heal.
🔸The tooth is permanently sealed with a crown in the final sitting.
▶️ Single sitting RCT may be done for uninfected teeth that need therapy.
✅Root canal therapy relieves the symptoms of infected pulp.
✅Your restored tooth has the potential to remain healthy for a very long time.
✅Practice good oral health care and receive regular dental checkups.
