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When Does A Person Need A Root Canal Treatment

By Rosa Dental

+Root Canal Treatments

Root canals are suggested by a dentist or endodonists.

Can occur when tooth decay has advanced enough to damage or kill a tooth.

They are also suggested when an abscess appears about a tooth.

The procedure helps to relieve toothache, stop infections, and promote healing.

+About The Procedure

During the procedure the dentist or endodonist will numb the gums with a jelly substance.

The gel numbs the gum line and makes the procedure more comfortable.

After the gums are numb the dentist or endodnist will inject a local anesthetic into the gum line to numb the teeth, gums, tongue and skin near the infected tooth area.

+During the Procedure

The dentist separates the decayed tooth from the other teeth using a small sheet of rubber on a metal frame.

The rubber sheet protects as well as stops liquid and tooth chips from entering the mouth and throat.

After that the dentist uses a small drill and other tools to remove the pulp from the inside of the tooth.

+During The Procedure

Once the pulp is removed the dentist fills the inside part of the tooth with medicine, temporary filling materials and root canal filling.

To help protect the now weakened tooth the dentist will usually install a permanent filling or a crown.

+After The Procedure

After the anesthetic wears off throbbing pain may occur.

The pain can be treated with painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or something prescribed by a doctor.

If the tooth has an infection you may need to take antibiotics before and after the procedure.