{"id":8002,"date":"2018-07-22T11:04:28","date_gmt":"2018-07-22T11:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bangaloredentistimpant.com\/?p=2282"},"modified":"2018-07-22T11:04:28","modified_gmt":"2018-07-22T11:04:28","slug":"most-commonly-asked-questions-about-root-canal-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marswebsolution.com\/dentalmws\/blog\/most-commonly-asked-questions-about-root-canal-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Commonly Asked Questions about Root Canal Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is a root canal treatment?<\/h2>\r\nRoot canal treatment is a common procedure to relieve dental pain and save your teeth. Patients typically need a root canal when there is inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth. During root canal treatment, an endodontist who specializes in such treatment carefully removes the pulp inside the tooth, cleans, disinfects and shapes the root canals, and places a filling to seal the space.\r\n

How painful is a root canal treatment?<\/h3>\r\nRoot canal treatment is absolutely painless, the tooth will be numbed by giving local anaesthesia, therefore procedure is painless. If your tooth is infected or having periapical infection and you have pain before the procedure itself, pain maybe expected. The dentist will prescribe medications for pain relief.\r\n

How is a root canal performed, what are the steps involved in a RCT?<\/h3>\r\n\"RootRoot canal treatment can often be performed in single our couple of visits and involves the following steps:\r\n
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  1. The dentist checks and x-rays the tooth, then injects a local anesthetic. After the tooth is numb, the dentist places a small protective sheet called a \u201cdental dam\u201d to isolate the tooth and keep it clean during the procedure.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. The dentist makes an opening in the crown of the tooth. Using very small instruments the pulp from the pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned and the space is shaped for filling.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. After the space is cleaned and shaped, the dentist fills the root canals with a biocompatible material, usually a rubber-like material called gutta-percha with an adhesive cement to completely seal the root canals. Usually, a temporary filling is placed to close the opening.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. After the final sitting, your dentist places a crown on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function. In case the tooth lacks sufficient structure to hold the restoration in place, the dentist may place a post inside the tooth.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    What are the benefits of having a root canal as opposed to a simple extraction?<\/h3>\r\nA root canal treatment aims to save the damaged tooth while an extraction removes it completely. While having the tooth extracted may seem like the simpler choice, it can actually lead to complications in the long run. When a tooth is missing, the adjacent teeth to it may shift their places to fill the newly-empty spot. If the surrounding teeth shift, it may lead to crooked teeth or a bad bite, and it can increase the patient\u2019s risk of developing problems in the temporomandibular joint, which can lead to difficulty in biting and chewing. Teeth that have shifted from their original positions may become loose more easily, and they tend to be more susceptible to dental problems.\r\n

    What is the cost of root canal treatment in India?<\/h3>\r\nCost of root canal treatment in India will range from Rs 3500 to Rs.6000. It varies depending on the complexity of the case and number of sittings required.\r\n

    Are root canals linked to cancer?<\/h3>\r\nThe idea that root canals causing cancer is scientifically incorrect. People who undergo root canal therapy are no more or less to become ill than any other person. There is virtually no evidence connecting root canal treatment and other diseases.\r\n

    Why are root canals performed?<\/h3>\r\nRoot Canal treatment or RCT is necessary when the pulp or the soft tissue inside the root canal, gets inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes like deep decay or a crack or chip in the tooth.\r\n

    How successful are Root Canals Treatment?<\/h3>\r\nOverall, root canal treatment is very successful and there are many factors that can determine the success of the Root Canal treatment.\r\n