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What Are Root Canal Treatments?

Root canal treatment is required when the blood or nerve supply (dental pulp) of a tooth becomes infected through decay or injury. All these factors allow oral bacteria to invade the pulp, inducing pain, temperature sensitivity, and discomfort while chewing. Treatment saves the tooth and prevents infection spreading through the root canal system.

Some of the common symptoms of an infected dental pulp are as follows:

  1. Pain upon chewing
  2. Sensitivity to hot and cold
  3. Swelling or puffiness of the face in the affected area
  4. Tooth discoloration
  5. Abscess draining from the affected area
  6. Fever or malaise

It is crucial to inspect and treat an infected tooth as soon as possible.

Dentist explaining root canal symptoms

Frequently Asked Questions

After assessments, your dentist numbs the tooth, accesses the pulp, cleans and disinfects the canals with specialised instruments, and finally seals them.

Most treatments usually take two visits. In most cases, a crown is then required to protect the tooth.

Extraction is possible, but preserving your natural tooth is preferable when feasible.

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