Root Canal Treatment (RCT)

Root canal treatment involves removing infected pulp tissue from tooth and sealing the space to save the tooth from extraction. It is necessary when tooth decay, injury or cracks cause inflammation or infection of the pulp. The procedure provides permanent relief from pain, eliminates infection, restores tooth structure and function for continued natural chewing ability. Overall benefits are avoidance of tooth loss, resolved symptoms, enhanced oral health and long-term cost savings compared to extractions and implants.

Procedures

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Damage Assessment

We perform a comprehensive tooth exam using digital x-rays and clinical checks to assess the level of infection.

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Accessing Inner Tooth

We locally numb the tooth & create an access opening through the top of tooth to reach root canals & nerve tissue.

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Cleaning & Shaping

Using specialized tiny instruments, we thoroughly clean, shape, and enlarge root canals to remove all infected nerve tissue.

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Disinfection

We disinfect the inner tooth space with antiseptic solutions to sterilize it for infection control.

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Obturation

We carefully seal the cleaned out root canal spaces with an impervious rubber-like filling material called gutta-percha.

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Restoration

We place a permanent durable filling or crown on top to protect and reinforce the tooth’s full form and function.

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FAQs

Anterior root canal treatment focuses on front teeth, such as incisors and canines, with simpler procedures due to their straighter, shorter roots. Posterior root canal treatment, involving back teeth like premolars and molars, is more complex due to multiple curved roots and intricate canal systems, often requiring specialized techniques and equipment for successful treatment.
Posterior root canal treatment often incurs additional charges due to its increased complexity. The back teeth (posterior) have multiple roots and intricate canal systems, making the procedure more challenging and time-consuming. Specialized techniques, equipment, and expertise required for effective treatment contribute to the higher cost compared to anterior root canal treatment.
Root Canal Treatment is performed under local anesthesia, so it is not a painful procedure as most people believe. However, some patient may feel a bit discomfort or mild pain due to the presence of inflammation or infection in the tooth before the procedure. What your orthodontist does is remove the infected tissue to reduce the throbbing pain. Any discomfort you feel after the treatment is manageable with OTC pain medications, and goes away as the tooth heals.

Complete healing of a tooth after a Root Canal Treatment (RCT) may takes days to a week depending in several factors. Most people will find relief from the pain on the same day, while continuing with the post-treatment procedures.

Most people find relief from the initial pain or discomfort within a few days to a week after the RCT. Complete healing of the tooth and surrounding tissues typically takes several weeks to a few months. It’s essential to follow your dentist’s post-operative instructions and attend any follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing.