When caries or bacteria reach the pulp tissues after a tooth injury, inflammation – pulpitis – begins. Failure to consult a dentist promptly results in pulp tissue death and infection spreading to the surrounding tissue. A dentist in Carrollwood can help you in this case, but you have to contact them immediately when you feel a sudden pain in your tooth.
Importance of Endodontic (Root Canal Treatment)
If the root canals of the tooth are untreated, bacteria enter the surrounding tissues through the tip of the tooth root, causing inflammation of the periodontal tissue and bone destruction. This can cause tooth pain when biting and swelling of the soft tissues of the face.
Endodontic treatment is used when the soft tissue of the tooth in the root canal – pulp (containing blood vessels and nerves) – is vulnerable to infection and inflammation. The most common cause is untreated dental caries, which not only damages the enamel and dentin but also reaches the tooth pulp. This can cause intense tooth pain, which can be self-inflicted or aggravated by thermal provocations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What aids can be used during endodontic treatment to ensure quality?
A microscope is used as a visual aid in endodontic treatment. Microscopy diagnoses all tooth root canals that are not always found without magnification. It is also possible to diagnose tooth root fractures that are usually invisible to the eye and other dental problems. Also, for high-quality preparation of the root canal system of the tooth, an ultrasound machine is used that safely removes calcified tissue and old root canal fillings during endodontic healing.
Is endodontic treatment painful? Can you feel pain after endodontic treatment?
Endodontic treatment is performed under local anesthesia, so the treatment usually does not cause discomfort. A few days after endodontic treatment interim visits or after the tooth root canal is finally sealed, the tooth can be sensitive. More often, sensitivity occurs if the tooth is painful before treatment. This discomfort usually goes away quickly on its own. If necessary, anti-inflammatory pain medication helps with pain relief. Any root canal therapy near you would suggest taking pain relief medicines.
What is the duration of root canal treatment?
Endodontic treatment requires one to several visits. The number of visits depends on the complexity of treatment. One visit usually lasts about 90 minutes.
Why is there a need for repeated endodontic treatment of the root canals?
The crown of the tooth can become permeable to infection and lead to a repeated inflammatory process. This can be due to secondary caries under the seal, leaking seal, the decay of the tooth crown. Also, if the tooth has been left with a temporary filling for a long time after the initial endodontic treatment and it has become leaky or has fallen out.
When should endodontic treatment be performed by a specialist endodontist?
Often, primary endodontic treatment and simple endodontic treatment can be performed by a general dentist. However, complex cases of primary endodontic treatment and endodontic treatment require additional knowledge and skills, acquired during a 3-year endodontic residency and applied by specialist endodontists.
What are the recommendations after root canal treatment?
After endodontic treatment, the tooth cavity is often filled with a temporary filler, which ensures airtightness for up to 2-3 weeks. Therefore, after endodontic treatment, the temporary filler should soon be replaced with a permanent restoration – a sealed material, reinforced with a fiberglass plug or covered with a crown. Failure to do so may cause the tooth crown to break.
Is it always possible and appropriate to perform secondary endodontic treatment/healing?
Endodontic treatment helps preserve most teeth. However, sometimes the prognosis of tooth endodontic treatment, and in particular endodontic root canal healing, is poor and treatment is therefore inappropriate. Tooth endodontic treatment/healing is not viable if microscopy reveals a vertical root fracture, complications of the initial endodontic treatment that cannot be eliminated during healing, or the tooth is too weak to be used for prosthetics. You can book a consultation for root canal therapy in Carrollwood and have your questions answered by a specialist.