Generally, the aim of endodontics (Canal Treatment) is to save the tooth. Rather than extracting your own diseased or damaged tooth, the endodontist aims to restore the tooth’s health by removing infection and decay to prevent further damage to the inside of the tooth. Root canal treatment is the most well-known treatment method that  performed by endodontists on a patient’s tooth.

During a root canal procedure, the dentist applies local anesthesia to the gum tissue around the tooth and removes the infected tissue and pulp from the tooth.After that  it cleans the deep from  the pulp and the area holding the roots, removing any remaining bacteria. After the traces of infection are removed and the inside of the tooth is completely dry, the dentist fills the chamber and the roots with a special material. Depending on how the outside of the tooth looks; The endodontist will work with the dentist to finish the treatment by placing a crown or other type of dental restoration on the tooth to protect it.

When you should visit to a physician Endodontics?

Your general dentist will refer you to endodontists if you have tooth or teeth pain or a history of injury that may affect the roots and pulp of the teeth. Where a general dentist usually has the ability and permission to perform root canals and other treatments, your dentist can also perform the procedure.

Is Root Canal Treatment a Painful Procedure?

During the procedure, Local Anesthesia is applied inside the mouth and you do not feel pain thanks to this..

How Many Sessions Does Root Canal Treatment Take?

One session will be sufficient for uncomplicated endodontic treatments.

Is there any alternative solution to root canal treatment?

In cases where the root canal treatment is not successful, surgical intervention can be performed on the root part or tooth extraction is considered..