Root Canal Treatment

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CANAL TREATMENT

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What is Root Canal Treatment?

It is a treatment method to save infected or decayed teeth.

How Is Root Canal Treatment Performed?

X-ray film is taken
Local anesthesia is performed (dental nerve may not be needed in dead teeth)
The access cavity opens
Decayed nerve tissue, harmful bacteria in the canals and pulp are removed from the tooth
The cleaning process is done using root canal files
Root canal files with increasing diameters are used
Sodium hypochlorite is regularly used to remove micro-residues
After the inner part of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned, the opened hole is closed.

In Which Situations Is Root Canal Treatment Applied?

How long does root canal treatment take?

The number of roots in a person’s tooth may vary depending on procedures such as infection in root canals, cleaning of nerves.

Is There Any Pain After Root Canal Treatment?

For the first few days, the tissue in the area may be tender, especially if there is a cleared infection and inflammation
This pain can be controlled with over-the-counter pain medications.

What Should Be Considered After Root Canal Treatment?

Eating should not be eaten to avoid biting soft tissues such as cheeks, tongue, lips, until the numbness subsides
Extreme hot and cold drinks and foods should be avoided
Biting hard and crusty foods should be avoided until the root canal treatment process is completed
The consumption of sticky and sugary foods should be suspended for a while.