15 Jun When is root canal treatment necessary?
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that can cause fear and anxiety in patients. However, thanks to modern techniques, this procedure has become much less painful and more effective. It is therefore worth knowing the indications for this procedure and the symptoms that require consultation with a dentist.
Indications for root canal treatment
The main indication for root canal treatment is dental pulp necrosis and inflammationwhich can lead to serious complications. Root canal treatment involves removing the dead pulp and cleaning the root canals of bacteria. They are then filled with a suitable material that seals the tooth and protects it from re-infection. Situations that suggest the need for root canal treatment are:
- severe toothache,
- chronic pulp inflammation,
- dental root gangrene,
- sudden and strong changes in the sensitivity of the tooth,
- changes on X-ray suggestive of pulp necrosis,
- broken or structurally damaged tooth,
- cracked or fractured tooth.
When a visit to the dentist is necessary
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is worth make a dental appointment as soon as possibleto carry out an accurate diagnosis and assess the need for root canal treatment.
Does root canal treatment hurt?
Modern technology and advanced treatment methods, such as root canal treatment under the microscope performed in our dental surgery in ŁódźThis makes the procedure much less painful than it was just a few years ago. By using a dental microscope, the dentist is able to precisely clean and shape the root canals, which contributes to faster healing of the tooth and a reduced risk of complications.
