Root Canal Treatment

Why it is important to get a root canal procedure rather than extracting a diseased tooth?

When a tooth is pulled out surgically, it will affect the neighbouring teeth as time passes. It will lead to disharmony in the teeth in the dental spacing, making the teeth move and eventually causing crowding and teeth alignment problems. The best method to avoid such adverse consequences is getting dental implant treatments that are quite costly.

In contrast, Root Canal Treatment secures the natural tooth, surrounding gums, and underlying bone. Moreover, RCT has high success rates. So you can secure your natural tooth whilst the teeth alignment is preserved affordably with Endodontic treatment.

Will Root Canal Treatment weaken a tooth?

The structural integrity of a tooth is already compromised as the bacterial invasion has progressed to the tooth's anatomic space within the root. During RCT, dentists must remove some enamel and dentin to access the tooth's interior regions. Likely, the fluid equipped to clean the root canal has some acidic components.

Moreover, the tooth does not contain dental pulp to nourish after RCT. All these things will weaken the tooth to a certain extent.

Don't worry. Endodontists will not leave the root-canaled tooth intact. If they find the tooth is more brittle, a metal post will be added to reinforce it. Moreover, crowning the tooth with a dental cap strengthens the tooth like before it was infected.

Will Endodontic treatments cause serious illness?

Few people believe that RCT will increase the likelihood of developing serious diseases like cancer.

It is a myth that arises from certain improperly designed research done years ago. Dental experts revealed that there is no link between endodontic therapy and developing bodily disorders. Moreover, there is a proven fact that people who received multiple RCT procedures have 45% reduced risk of cancer.

Do root canal procedures hurt?

Root canal procedure is not painful as many people think. Thanks to the advancements in dentistry, It is performed under local anaesthesia so the patient will not sense any pain during the procedure. Once the numbing agent wears down, there will be mild discomforts like soreness, but they exist for 24 to 48 hours only after RCT.

Is Root Canal Treatment Safe for diabetic patients?

Diabetes can impair the function of the mouth's blood vessels, nerves, and dental tissues. Hence, excessive blood sugar levels can negatively affect dental procedures.

Luckily, RCT can be performed for diabetic patients with necessary precautionary measures. Following the procedure, the patient should take antibiotics and consume nutritious, sugar-free foods to stabilize blood sugar levels. It helps in averting root canal reinfections.

Will Root Canal Therapy require several dental visits?

Endodontic treatments typically require 1 to 2 dental visits. Each visit does not take more than 2 hours. You might need 2 to 3 dental visits if your infection is severe.