Root canal treatment – step by step
Bacteria that enter the tooth through the hole can kill the pulp. A root canal treatment usually requires more than one visit to the dentist. On the first visit, all decay is removed and the root canal is opened up to remove the dental pulp.
The root canal is then filled with a germicidal agent. At the next visit, the tooth is filled with a material that replaces dead tissue, in much the same way as when repairing a tooth. When you have had a root canal, a composite filling or a porcelain crown must also be made.
Questions and answers about emergency dental care
City Dental answers the most frequently asked questions regarding emergency dental care:
To access the root tip, the pulp needs to be lifted away and a small window made in the bone. The root tip is then cut, infected tissue is scraped away and the tooth is filled from above. The pulp is then sutured back in place and the stitches are removed after 10-14 days.
Root canal treatment can be somewhat uncomfortable, but the patient always receives local anesthesia to minimize pain during the procedure.
After root canal treatment, the tooth may remain sensitive for a few days. Your dentist will give you instructions and prescribe painkillers after the treatment is complete.
Root canal treatment may cause some sensitivity or pain in the tooth after the procedure. In rare cases, root canal treatment can cause infection or other complications.
Yes, root canal treated teeth may sometimes need to be treated again if the infection recurs or if the root canal has not been filled sufficiently. Therefore, root-filled teeth should be followed up with an X-ray at the time of examination.
The cost of root canal treatment varies depending on the number of canals found inside the roots and how difficult it is to perform the treatment. In some cases, in cases of difficult visibility and narrow canals, it is necessary. Your dentist will inform you of the cost. Dental insurance may cover some of the costs, but not always all. See price list.