ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IN CHEMBUR WEST
Root canal treatment can help save a tooth when its inner tissue is infected. Whether it is right for you depends on the diagnosis and on whether the tooth can be restored.
The soft tissue inside a tooth can become infected after deep decay, a crack, an injury or another problem. Symptoms can include pain, tenderness when biting or swelling, but an infected tooth does not always produce the same symptoms in every person.
A dental examination and, where needed, X-rays help establish whether the inside of the tooth is affected. If a different problem is causing the pain, another treatment may be more suitable.
The area is usually numbed with local anaesthetic. The infected tissue is removed, the canals inside the tooth are cleaned and shaped, and the tooth is sealed. Treatment may need more than one appointment, with a temporary filling between visits.
Afterward, the tooth may need a permanent filling or a crown to protect it. Your dentist will explain the proposed restoration, expected visits, cost and follow-up before treatment begins.
Not every tooth can be saved with root canal treatment. If the tooth is too damaged to restore, extraction may be discussed. Ask what the examination shows, how likely the tooth is to remain functional and what the alternatives would mean for your bite and future care.
If you have facial swelling, fever or pain that is worsening quickly, seek prompt assessment. Swelling that affects breathing, swallowing or speaking requires urgent medical attention.
No. A toothache can come from several conditions. A dentist needs to examine the tooth before deciding whether root canal treatment is appropriate.
Some teeth need a crown or another protective restoration after root canal treatment. This depends on how much healthy tooth remains and how the tooth is used for biting.
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