Painless root canals or pain free RCT:
A root canal is a common and safe procedure performed to alleviate pain and save the tooth. The purpose of a root canal is to remove infected or damaged tissue from inside the tooth, including the pulp and nerve, which are causing pain or infection. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.
Inside your tooth, beneath the white enamel and a hard layer called dentin, is a soft tissue called pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, which help grow the root of your tooth during its development. A fully developed tooth can survive without the pulp because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.
A modern root canal treatment is nothing like those old sayings! It's very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your tooth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root canal is relatively painless and extremely effective. You'll be back to smiling, biting and chewing with ease in no time.
Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages:- Efficient chewing
- Normal biting force and sensation
- Natural appearance
- Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain
All About Root Canals
Is a root canal painful?
Since patients are given anesthesia, a root canal isn't painful at all. However, a root canal is generally a bit sore or numb after the procedure, and can even cause mild discomfort for a few days.
How do you know if you need a root canal?
Root canals are needed for a cracked tooth from injury or genetics, a deep cavity, or issues from a previous filling. Patients generally need a root canal when they notice their teeth are sensitive, particularly to hot and cold sensations.
There are a few symptoms that mean you might need a root canal-
- Severe pain while chewing or biting
- Pimples on the gums
- A chipped or cracked tooth
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed
- Swollen or tender gums
- Deep decay or darkening of the gums
How long does it take to recover from a root canal?
Although you will most likely be numb for 2-4 hours following the procedure, most patients are able to return to school or work directly following a root canal. However, it is advised against eating until the numbness is completely gone.
How much does a root canal cost?
The cost varies depending on how complex the problem is and which tooth is affected, like the wisdom teeth specially upper jaw’s wisdom teeth are much more difficult to treat and more time consuming than your upper or lower front teeth. Human teeth may have from single to multiple canals (usually 4 to 5) in a single tooth. The shape of canal may be straight (easy to negotiate) to curved or angulated (difficult to negotiate). Moreover, the canals may be easily accessible or calcified (sometime extremely difficult to negotiate). So, depending up on all these factors cost may varies for different teeth.