Root Canal Therapy (also known as endodontic treatment) is a form of dental treatment in which damaged or infected tooth pulp is replaced with filling. Contrary to misunderstanding, this procedure is safe and effective. The 2013 study described in JAMA ENT (Head and Neck Surgery) revealed that the cancer risk of patients undergoing multiple root canal treatments was reduced by 45%.
Advantages of root canal treatment
Rather than replacing natural teeth with dental implants, the option of preserving natural teeth has several advantages, such as efficient chewing and natural mouth appearance. This means that you have a natural smile tied to increase confidence.
Preserving affected teeth protects other teeth that may be indirectly affected by excessive wear and tension. Preserving natural teeth preserves your natural sensation and maintains normal chewing power. This means you can continue to eat and enjoy your favorite food. First and foremost, natural teeth sets can reduce ongoing dental work as opposed to artificial dental implants.
However, in order to succeed in root canal treatment, we need to identify tooth pulp damage as early as possible. This allows treatment before the condition goes on.
Dental pain pulp injuries
Various symptoms present useful index of pulp damage. The Better Health Channel identifies some of these signs as follows.
(I) Non-erectile or spontaneous pain: This is probably the most obvious sign of damage to the pulp or more specifically inflammation of the pulp (Pulpitis). This inflammation is characterized by deep corrosion, crown defects, repetitive tooth treatment, tooth breaks or cracks, toothbrushing, bacterial infections, repetitive trauma or periodontitis (inflammatory infection of the periodontal tissue) . The resulting infectious disease infection raises the pressure inside the pulp cavity and affects the nerves of the teeth. The pain experienced during this compression is due to the fact that the dental pulp is surrounded by a rigid tissue called dentin, causing the cumulative pressure to dissipate.
Sometimes, an increase in blood flow, which is a characteristic of inflammation, can lead to excessive pain in the teeth. In such a case, there is a possibility that the referenced pain will occur. This is a state where it is difficult to identify where the pain is coming from. In most cases, you will feel pain when chewing or chewing, it will be sensitive to cold drinks and food.
(Ii) facial swelling
(Iii) loose teeth
(Iv) exudation of pus around affected teeth
(V) swelling of the gingiva near the affected tooth
(Vi) Discoloration of teeth: It is also an index of tooth pulp damage. However, you should realize that the injured teeth only discolor for a long time. This can take days, weeks, even a few years. Therefore, you should not wait to see such symptoms before you visit your dentist. Periodic dental practice guarantees early root canal treatment for infected teeth.
(Vii) In some cases, visible symptoms may not appear. Here, only x-rays or specialized examination by qualified dentists will help to hide the tooth damage. This further exemplifies the need for periodic dental checkup.
