Endodontic therapy is a dental procedure used to save a tooth that has been decayed or injured. It involves the removal of the infected pulp tissue within the tooth, followed by the cleaning, shaping, and sealing the root canals. This treatment aims to eliminate pain and prevent the spread of infection, ultimately preserving the natural tooth.
At white tusk dental clinic, our top endodontists in Mumbai use Advanced Technology to provide root canal treatments that are minimally invasive and highly effective in preventing tooth extraction. Whether your teeth are damaged due to dental operations, decay, facial trauma or breaks, we can offer you the best possible care to protect your oral health and your Beautiful smile.
On the Initial visit to the white tusk dental our endodontist will conduct an X-ray oral examination for your teeth to determine the extent of the Infection on the impacted tooth.
Then Using local anesthesia, dentists will numb the area around the affected tooth and gently remove the damaged tissue on the teeth.
Once the tissue is removed they will clean your impacted tooth and it will be filled with the temporary filling to stop bacteria from reEntering to the tooth.
On the second Visit to our office, the dentist will fill the cleaned canal with the Permanent material called (gutta - percha).
Then the tooth will be sealed with permanent filling.
If necessary, the dentist will place the crown to restore its function and appearance of the damaged tooth on the third visit.
The germs can reach the pulp tissue when the tooth is fractured or has severe decay. If left untreated, This can result in an abscess, bone loss, or even the loss of the tooth .
This process typically involves several visits to a dental clinic, depending on the severity of the situation. However it takes two to three visits including placing the crown.
The intention of a root canal is to cure the underlying cause of your tooth pain. It will be less painful if you work with an expert like an endodontist and have the tooth numbed beforehand.
Tooth Extraction is an alternative for root canal. A damaged tooth is replaced with a bridge, partial denture or an implant. This is comparatively an expensive procedure.
If the root canal is delayed for too long, the infection caused by bacterial growth spreads to other areas in the mouth, putting you at higher risk of serious dental problems and other health complications. Not taken care of, the infection can lead to pus filled sac around the infected area. This requires immediate medical attention.
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