Root canal treatment- Everything you need to know
People often get overwhelmed when they are advised to get a root canal treatment done. For some people, a root canal treatment in Gurgaon is a scary process that they associate with pain, discomfort, and post-op recovery.
While root canal treatment has earned a bad reputation for these reasons, it is also deemed necessary to restore the strength of healthy teeth, and ofcourse a beautiful smile.
What is Root Canal Treatment?
A root canal is a dental procedure recommended for people who have either developed an infection in the innermost layer of their tooth or their teeth have decayed due to multiple factors. Root canal treatments prevent the infection from further affecting the adjacent teeth and minimize the decay escalation from causing serious harm to the tooth. It is also considered one last attempt at saving your infected teeth from complete decay and prevent other invasive procedures.
When Do You Need Root Canal?
Your teeth has a enamel layer that you see, a layer of dentin beneath it, and a soft core inside it which contains dental pulp comprising blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue which extends to the root of the jawbone. When an infection or decay gets into this soft core section of teeth, it causes inflammation and maay even cause nerve damage. This infection or decay needs to removed to preserve the strength and health of your teeth through rooth canal treatment.
So, if your teeth have either of the following symptoms, your root canal specialist will recommended the treatment-
- Persistent tooth pain
- Tooth discolouration
- A chipped or cracked tooth
- Swollen Gums
- Severe pain while chewing food
- Pain when you touch your tooth
- Extra sensitivity to cold or hold food items
However, your root canal dentist in Guragon might also conduct X-rays or examine your tooth for relevant treatment according to the tooth condition.
How is Root Canal Performed?
Your root canal dentist in Gurgaon will first examine your affected/infected tooth for appropriate treatment. If the infected region requires root canal treatment, then the dentist will first clean the infected or damaged pulp and will numb the area with a local anaesthesia. The dentist wil then place a rubber dam around the infected tooth to keep the area dry or avoid getting affected by saliva. Then the root canal specialist will drill a hole on top of the tooth to remove the pulp and prevent bacteria from affected the surrounding teeth, after which the region will be cleaned thoroughly. This is followed by cleaning and scrubbing off the adjacent sections of root canal and using water or sodium hypochlorite to flush away the residual debris. Once this procedure is complete, the dentist will then sela the area with a temporary filling and will ask you to visit them in case additional restoration of your teeth is required.
How Can Dr Dabas Assist you with the Best Root Canal Treatment In Gurgaon
Dr Dabas is one of the best root canal dentist in Gurgaon with the best and most cutting-edge tools and technologies at their disposal. We ensure that the root canal treatments we provide to our patients are painles, dependable and are done in a comfortable manner, which offers the best possible and long-lasting, effective results.
Here at Dr. Dabas, we believe that providing expert advise for the most dependable and effective method through our wealth of knowledge goes beyond simply treating the damaged area. We are proud to give the best root canal treatment in Gurgaon.