Toothache can be daunting since it can lead to discomfort and increased tooth sensitivity. Distressing symptoms associated with tooth pain can be debilitating and negatively impact your quality of life. Bacterial infection when spread to deeper tooth layers like the pulp can lead to severe pain.
Thankfully specialized and highly skilled dentists at Concord Dental Care Practice offer modern solutions like root canal therapy to eliminate infection and relieve pain. Read on to explore their benefits to decide if it is the right choice of treatment for you.
What is root canal therapy? Explain its benefits in detail
Root canal treatment, or RCT, is a common endodontic procedure performed by specialized dental professionals (endodontists) to restore a badly damaged or decayed tooth with pulpal involvement.
It involves the elimination of the infected pulp tissues from the root canals (hollow chambers of the tooth that consist of the pulp tissues) under local anesthesia. The canals are then cleaned, disinfected, and filled with gutta-percha, a common polymer material used in root canal treatment.
Significant benefits of root canal therapy
Alleviates pain
- A tooth infection can lead to throbbing and debilitating pain that can distract you from your routine activities.
- Root canal treatment extracts the damaged nerves and vessels and soothes your toothache.
Reduces tooth sensitivity
- An infected or inflamed tooth can increase your tooth sensitivity to hot and cold things.
- Root canal treatment helps reduce sensitivity by removing the inflamed tissues.
Prevents further damage to the affected tooth
- The root canal offers a permanent solution to inflamed pulp tissues restores your natural tooth, and seals it completely.
- This greatly reduces further damage and your need for extractions.
Saves your natural smile and boosts your aesthetics
- The tooth treated by root canal treatment is restored with a suitable tooth-colored dental crown to regain its original form.
- This boosts your confidence by enhancing your overall appearance and smile.
Prevents infection of the remaining natural teeth
- The infection in the dental pulp does not confine to a single tooth, but it can rapidly spread to other teeth destroying your oral health.
- Root canal treatment can inhibit the infection spread by eliminating the infected tissues and sealing the tooth completely.
- Is a quick and easy procedure
- Root canal treatments can typically be done in a single appointment, unlike extractions and implants.
- With the advanced instrumentation used, the procedure is done easily under local anesthetic.
Bottom line
A root canal treatment is an essential procedure that addresses deep cavities and tooth decay. It is virtually painless and offers several other benefits. This helps you understand the need for RCT and if it is the right choice of treatment for you.
