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Introduction
Root Canal Treatment falls under Endodontics a specialty
area of Dentistry. Sometimes, due to internal cracking
and infection within or below the tooth, the tooth is
infected. Root Canal Therapy or Root canal Treatment
refers to the process by which the dentist treats the
inner aspects of the tooth, occupied by its pulp tissue,
which is considered to be the nerve of the tooth. The
pulp tissue of the tooth also contains arteries, veins,
lymphs, vessels and connective tissue all of which together
helps to hold and keep it healthy. So, the dentist has
to drill into the pulp chamber to remove the infected
pulp by scraping it out.
Procedure of Root canal Treatment
During the root canal treatment, firstly the tooth
is numbed and a rubber dam is places around it to keep
the root canal bacteria free by keeping the bacteria
away. Next, a dental drill is used to gain access to
the area of the nerve tissue. The next step of the root
canal treatment is to clean the interior of the tooth
with the help of root canal files. Next the dentist
fills and seals up the interior by placing a root canal
filling material. The most common root canal filling
material is a rubber compound called 'Gutta Percha'.
Length of Root canal Treatment
The time required for root canal treatment depends
on the number of canals, the condition of it. Generally,
a single appointment takes upto 30 to 60 minutes.
Side Effects of Root canal Treatment
There aren't many side effects of a root canal treatment
and the patient has chances of feeling very less discomfort.
In case of any problems, it is advisable to consult
your dentist.
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