Root Canal Treatment — What Is It?
Root Canal Treatment removes infected or damaged tooth pulp, cleans the root canals, and seals them. Modern techniques are largely painless. The tooth is then restored with a crown for full function.
Who Is It For?
- Severe tooth pain
- Tooth infection/abscess
- Deep decay reaching pulp
- Cracked tooth with pulp exposure
- Saving tooth as alternative to extraction
Treatment Process
1
X-ray and exam
Infection confirmed; canals mapped.
2
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia applied.
3
Pulp removal
Infected pulp removed; canals cleaned and shaped.
4
Filling and sealing
Canals filled; tooth temporarily sealed.
When Does The Effect Show?
Pain typically resolved immediately. Tooth functional after final crown placement (1-2 weeks).
Aftercare Instructions
- Avoid biting on tooth until crown placed
- Take prescribed antibiotics if applicable
- Mild discomfort 24-48 hours
- Permanent crown placement essential
Risks and Side Effects
Modern technique very successful:
- Treatment failure (rare)
- Tooth fracture if no crown
- Re-infection (rare)
- Need for retreatment in some cases
Frequently Asked Questions
No — modern technique with anesthesia is comfortable. Saves you from infection pain.
1-3 typically.
Yes for back teeth (to prevent fracture).
90%+ with experienced endodontist.
Extraction; but saving the tooth is preferred when possible.