All About Root Canal Treatment

Tooth Pain is a nightmarish experience for most of us. More often than not, the underlying cause may be due to the root canal disease. Although much fuss has been made about the Root Canal Treatment and the associated pain, in reality it is not so bad. It is, in fact, one of the best treatments where the original tooth is retained and the pain is alleviated.

Let us first have a look at the symptoms which may make the dentist suggest a root canal treatment for you

-Severe toothache which increases on partaking of hot liquids and is relieved by taking cold water.

-This kind of pain may also increase when the patient lies down and lessens in the sitting position.

-Consumption of cold liquids, sweets etc increases the pain and the pain may persist for an elongated period of time.

-Very soon the dull throbbing ache seems to be continuous and is accompanied by swelling of the affected area.

-The pain may spread to the adjoining areas of the head and ears as well.

-Inability in chewing limits the intake of normal food and hampers the nutrition of the patient.

Basics of Root Canal Treatment

A root canal is a small capillary which carries with it a bundle of blood and nerve cells from the base of the tooth to the crown or the visible part of the tooth. The contents of the capillary nourish the tooth and keeps it alive.

The extreme pain is caused by the damage to the nerve supplying the tooth. The damage may be due to cavities of the tooth which happen to touch the nerve or due to infections and accidental fissures or cracks in the tooth which reach the base of the tooth.

Root canal treatment helps in getting rid of the pain by removing the diseased tissue from the root of the tooth while retaining the original tooth within the mouth cavity. After removal of the tissue, the space is sealed to minimize the chance of  further infections