What is Endodontics (Root-Canal Treatment)?

What is root canal treatment?

The outermost layer of the upper part of the teeth consists of enamel tissue and the bottom of it consists of yellow dentin tissue. Inside the tooth, there is pulp tissue, also known as nerve tissue, which consists of vessels, nerves, connective tissues and gives the tooth its vitality. The pulp extends to the root tip through the canals in the root and connects to the main vascular-nervous system of the body from the root tip. The process of removing the pulp from the tooth root, developing the root canals and filling these areas with filling material is called root canal treatment.

Do I have to have a root canal treatment?

If there is inflammation or infection in the pulp tissue of your tooth, canal treatment should be applied to your tooth.

In which cases is it necessary to have root canal treatment?

• If the decay in your tooth has deepened,
• If your tooth is damaged due to impact, fall, impact,
• If your tooth is broken or cracked,
• If you have an advanced gum problem due to untreated gum disease, you may need to have canal treatment for your teeth.

How do I know if I need root canal treatment?

• If sensitivity and heaviness occur in your teeth when you consume sugary, hot or cold foods,
• If you have a toothache without any symptoms, especially at night,
• If you feel aching pain in your teeth while eating,
• If your tooth has started to change colour, your tooth should be intervened as soon as possible. Because after reaching this stage, your tooth cannot heal on its own. Your dentist must intervene.

How is root canal treatment performed? Is it a painful procedure?

Since root canal treatment is a treatment in which the tooth is completely numbed under local anaesthesia, you will not feel any pain. After your tooth is anaesthetised, all decayed tissue on the tooth is cleaned and the pulp (vascular-nerve tissue) is cleaned up to the root tips. After the root canals are cleaned and expanded, they are filled with filling material. Finally, the superstructure of the tooth is restored with radiopaque filling, onlay (porcelain filling) or porcelain veneers.

How long does root canal treatment take?

Root canal treatment is a procedure that is usually completed in about 1 hour within 1 day. If there is any abscess in your tooth, it may need to be completed in several sessions after the medical treatment to be applied.

Is there pain after root canal treatment?

It is normal to experience sensitivity for about 1 week after root canal treatment. During this period, you can use painkillers recommended by your physician.