The teeth have nerves inside that allow us to feel pain, pressure, heat and cold. The nerve is in the pulp and extends into the dental root channels.
Endodontics is that part of dentistry that deals with the:
Etiology
Prevention
Pathology
Diagnosis
And treatment of dental pulp diseases
The main objective and ideal treatment in endodontics is, unlike what one might think, preserve the dental pulp (“nerve”). Therefore avoid as much as possible having to remove the “nerve” of the tooth. This will lengthen the life of our teeth.
Unfortunately this is not always possible. The reasons are several (dental caries, dental trauma …) and they are all responsible for producing an irreversible inflammation of the dental pulp.
This whole process can hurt a lot, but it can also bother slightly or even surprisingly not bother at all. When the dental pulp is irritated by bacteria or traumatisms, pulpitis occurs. If this pulpitis is irreversible, the diseased pulp must be eliminated by performing a root canal treatment (root canal treatment). If it is not eliminated, an apical periodontitis will be produced.
The endodontic treatment consists in eliminating the tissues that lodge inside the tooth (dental pulp) and filling in the gap that remains permanently.
Without root canal treatment, the only other alternative is to remove the tooth and replace it with an implant, a bridge or a removable prosthesis.
If you feel pain and are nervous or anxious, call us, since we are very used to treating patients with dental anxiety.
If you experience any of the following symptoms you may need a root canal treatment.
Pain when drinking cold or hot drinks of short or long duration
Acute pain when biting
Constant pain / gingival inflammation / tooth sensitivity
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
How many appointments will be necessary?
It can often be done on an appointment, but it may require 2 or 3 appointments if there is an acute infection.
Prognosis of the endodontics tooth?
It has a very high success rate and the tooth can last a lifetime. If it is restored and properly cared for with good hygiene, flossing and regular check-ups at the dentist.
Does the canal treatment hurt?
In general, root canal treatment does not hurt since the use of local anesthesia will ensure that the area is properly numbed. Pain is experienced before treatment and it is the treatment that relieves the pain.
Is there pain after the treatment?
You may experience a bit of discomfort, which is relieved by analgesics.
What is the alternative to a root canal treatment?
The alternative to root canal treatment is extraction of the tooth, which results in a functional problem of chewing or an aesthetic problem. Resulting in the need to replace the tooth with a dental prosthesis, a bridge or an implant.