Root Canal treatment
Single visit and Muti Visit Root Canal
The purpose of root canal treatment is to remove bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent the tooth from being reinfected, and safeguard the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. Root canal procedures are quite prevalent in Bangladesh. This typically occurs when there is a change in the tooth’s structure, such as a cracked tooth due to injury or genetics, tooth decay, a deep cavity, or problems stemming from a previous filling.
Do I need Root Canal Treatment?
You may need a Root Canal Treatment in Singapore if you are experiencing:
- Pain in your teeth
- Sensitivity to hot and cold for long time
- Tooth discoloration due to trauma
- Swollen gum
- Tooth mobility
What Does Root Canal treatment Involve?
The Root Canal Treatment of infected or non-vital tooth followed by the filling of the canal with inert materials and restoration of the teeth crown with filling materials, is a common procedure in everyday dental practice. The success of this treatment greatly depends on it being performed correctly by a competent dentist. The procedure may take anywhere from a single visit to 2 or 3 visits to complete. Nowadays, single-visit root canal treatments have gained popularity, but a thorough assessment is necessary to determine if this approach is suitable. Antibiotics are not usually needed unless there is a buildup of pus that cannot be drained and the patient’s immune system is compromised. Painkillers may sometimes be necessary during the procedure.
Benefit of Root Canal Treatment
- Saves your tooth from extraction: This is always the best possible option that your dentist would advise upon.
- Get Rid of Pain: From inflammation in the pulp of the tooth.
- Reduce infection rates inside the mouth
- Provides a visually pleasing outcome, allowing you to smile with comfort and confidence.
- Efficient and economical, as it solves long-term problems without the need for extracting and replacing natural teeth.
Risk of Root Canal treatment
Root Canal Treatments are frequently conducted and are typically safe. Nevertheless, because of the intricate nature of the procedure, there are certain associated risks, such as:
- Potential separation of small tools inside the root canal.
- Perforations in the root canal.
- Difficulty in reaching the entire length of a root canal.