Root canal treatment : Advantages, Procedure, Pain & Risks

Many people do not realise the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene. Brushing teeth and flossing are seen as chores and not a necessary part of healthy life. For most people, oral hygiene is limited to removing the bad breath which can be done by chewing gums and mouth wash.

What these people do not realise is that not brushing regularly can cause dental caries and tooth infections. These problems can cause severe symptoms and even lead to the loss of teeth.

That being said, even if you have infected teeth, you need not worry too much. There is a high chance that the tooth can be saved. This is made possible by a procedure known as root canal treatment. Root canal treatment in Delhi is performed in many dental clinics but not all of them provide the best services. And thus, it is essential that you choose only the best root canal specialist in Delhi.

What is a Root Canal Treatment?

A tooth infection can often go undiagnosed in the early stages because it causes no symptoms to the patient. An infection starts to cause pain and other symptoms like swelling, sensitivity, and more when it reaches the pulp of the tooth. The tooth pulp contains the blood vessels and nerves which supply the teeth with its nutrition and oxygen.

Once the infection reaches the pulp, the patient starts to experience symptoms, such as tooth pain, gum swelling, temperature sensitivity, and much more. Once this happens, there are only two options for you - root canal treatment or tooth extraction. Nowadays, root canal treatment is the treatment of choice for tooth infections. It is largely believed by scientists that the natural body parts should be preserved as long as possible. So, tooth extraction is not the right option for most people. Although, in some cases, the damage to the infected tooth (and neighbouring tissues) can be so great that the tooth can not be saved. In situations like those, tooth extraction is the only option left to prevent further damage due to the infection.

During a root canal treatment, the infected pulp and the infection is completely removed by drilling a hole in your tooth and suctioning all the debris out. The pulp is then irrigated with water or sodium hypochlorite to flush out all the toxins.

In case you are suffering from active infection, it has to be treated using topical antibiotics before you can go ahead with the treatment. Once the infection has subsided, the cavity is filled using a filling substance. If you have suffered from great tooth damage, you might also require a crown. A crown is an artificial tooth that is implanted over the previous tooth.

Advancements in dental sciences have made root canal treatment a totally pain free and comfortable procedure. It has many advantages over other procedures which has made it very common for tooth infections.

Advantages of Root Canal Treatment

Several advantages have made Root Canal treatment in Delhi the treatment of choice for an infected tooth. These include the following:

Root canal treatment helps alleviate the symptoms of pain and inflammation that have occurred because of tooth infection.

• It is a painless procedure because of the use of local anesthesia.
• Root canal treatment has minimal side-effects.
• This procedure helps retain your natural tooth.
• It is very cost-effective because it does not require a lot of follow-ups.
• Root canal treatment helps you give your natural smile.

Root Canal Treatment Procedure

During the root canal procedure, a small hole is drilled into your tooth pulp. Through this hole, the infection and the pulp is removed. The cavity is then irrigated using water or sodium hypochlorite solution. 

If there is no active infection present, this cavity can be filled using a permanent filling and sealed to prevent food particles and saliva entering the cavity and causing further problems. 

But, if you have an active infection, you will require an antibiotic course to fight that infection. Till then, the cavity will be filled using a temporary filling to prevent saliva and food from going inside. Once the infection is resolved, permanent filling can be used to seal the cavity. 

After this procedure is over, depending on the extent of damage to the tooth, you might or might not require a dental crown. 

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Pain after root canal Treatment

A root canal treatment is virtually a painless experience for most people. Nowadays, because of the use of local anesthesia, patients do not have any sensation in the affected area during the procedure and thus, feel no pain. 

A local anesthesia is usually injected in the area near the infected tooth to numb that tooth and the surrounding area. This injection is the only discomfort you will feel during the entire procedure. And that being said, this is not a major discomfort for most patients. All you will feel is a slight prick at the site of injection. 

After the procedure, mild pain and sensitivity is normal as the effect of anesthesia wears off. This pain and sensitivity lasts for about half an hour after the procedure. Your dentist will prescribe pain medication for you to deal with this pain. Using an ice pack is also a great way to reduce the pain.

Risks of Root Canal Treatment

While a root canal treatment is usually a very safe procedure and it helps alleviate all the symptoms of an infected tooth, there are some risks and complications that can occur, if it is not done properly. Thus, it is essential that you choose only the best root canal specialist for your root canal treatment. 

Some of the risks that can occur during root canal treatment include the following:

• Slight pain and swelling after the procedure. 
• Darkening of the tooth
• Tooth fracture
• Infection
• Treatment failure, etc. 

Slight pain and swelling is common after the procedure and can be easily managed by taking proper medications. Using an ice pack also helps with the inflammation. The remainder of the risks are not very common and should not stop you from getting a root canal treatment.

Takeaway

Samadhan clinic is the best dental clinic in Delhi. Dr Rupal Agarwalis one of the top Dentists in Delhi has treated several people with infected teeth and all her patients have given satisfactory responses. She is committed towards the betterment of her patients and so, she takes extreme care with all the dental procedures.

In addition, Samadhan clinic is equipped with the latest technology and equipment which aid Dr. Rupal Agarwal in giving the best treatment to patients. We, at Samadhan clinic, take extreme precautions while sterilising our equipment so that no infection is passed from one person to another. 

This has only become more stringent during the pandemic and we follow all necessary precautions to ensure your safety. All these factors make Samadhan clinic the best place to get a root canal treatment in Delhi.