What is root canal treatment? When is the root canal treatment done?

Root canal treatment is done when dental cavities reaches the dental pulp(tooth nerve)  with the live tissues of the tooth, or when it reaches very close to it, affects the nerves of the tooth. In addition, canal treatment is applied if it is determined that nerves at the root end are damaged due to the impact, even if the tooth is not broken after severe trauma.

Does pain occur during root canal treatment?

Although root canal treatment is the process of removing the vessel nerve network of the tooth,the pulp, many root canal treatment processes with accurate and effective anesthesia technique is carried out painlessly. Sometimes if the dental cavity is too advanced, infection develops in the tooth and acceptable ailments may occur although antibiotic support.

How long does root canal treatment take?

Canal treatment according to the area of infection and the intensity of infection;  In a single session, the tooth is opened, the cavity and pulp are cleaned and the treatment can be completed by filling the canals or in some cases dressing every 3 days or 7 days until the infection is lost.

How to done root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment begins with the removal of dental caries under anesthesia.After cleaning, the pulp tissue of the tooth is removed with special tools. After x-rays are taken for the detection of the working area to each canal inside the tooth is entered with special tools and the canal walls are cleaned. Special rotary instruments can also be used during root canal treatment.Root canal treatment is completed by filling canals with special materials (gutta percha) when no signs of infection are observed in the canals.

Do you need to take antibiotics during root canal treatment?

The use of antibiotics during root canal treatment is sometimes necessary to suppress acute infections and provide the dentist with the opportunity to work.It is not recommended to take antibiotics during entire canal treatment or to take antibiotics by deciding on its own, as it will mask whether root canal treatment is successful.

What should be considered during root canal treatment?

It should be noted that during canal treatment, there is still an improvement period between sessions. Between canal treatment appointments since there is temporary filling on the tooth, that area should not be used much, sticky foods should not be consumed, especially in order to protect the temporary filling. Since canal treatment is usually applied to teeth with excessive substance loss, it should be noted that the tooth is not structurally strong and hard foods should not be consumed until the canal treatment is finished.

What is root canal treatment (retreatment)?When is the retreatment done?

Recurrence of root canal treatment (retreatment) is to re-treat the previously root canal treated teeth that cause problems again for various reasons.

The gutta percha and/or other canal filling materials that were previously placed on the tooth are removed and the stages of root canal treatment are repeated from the beginning. When complaints in the teeth and surrounding tissue pass, the canal treatment is terminated by filling process.