WHAT IS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT ?

The root canal treatment procedure, also known as endodontic treatment, is a common procedure in modern dentistry that is used to remove inflamed or infected tissue from inside a tooth.A tooth's nerve and pulp can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay; repeated dental procedures on a tooth; or large fillings, a crack, or chip in the tooth. It also can happen because of trauma to the face.

Why choose a root canal?

If a tooth is infected it may have to be removed. A root canal can help you avoid this.

A root canal can cure toothache, and help you keep your tooth for many years.

Is it used when the tooth's nerve is removed?

A tooth's nerve is not vitally important to a tooth's health and function after the tooth has come through the gums. Its only function is sensory -- to give the sensation of hot or cold. The absence of a nerve won’t affect how your tooth works.

Will there be pain during root canal treatment?

Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. But the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed.

What does root canal treatment involve?

The procedure is normally carried out under local anaesthetic. The inside of the infected tooth is cleaned using special instruments and rinses. To help keep your tooth clean during the procedure, most dentists use a rubber dam (a rubber sheet held on a frame and fastened to your tooth/teeth with a special clamp).

What are the advantages of root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment can help to maintain the function of the teeth so that patients may continue to chew effectively using normal biting force. It also helps to maintain the natural aesthetic appearance of the tooth, in contrast to alternative options, such as dental implants. Additionally, root canal treatment can help to protect other teeth in the mouth from excessive strain and possible damage, as may occur if only one side of the mouth is used.

Dentist Ahmet Tosunoğlu at Side Dental Clinic has many years of experience in root canal treatment.

Is root canal treatment safe?

Your dentist is highly trained and will make sure the procedure is very safe. As you can imagine, root canal treatment is a very skilled procedure which takes time to complete. Rare complications can include broken files or damage to the roots caused by the files or drills used.