Why is Root Canal Treatment Done?

• Deep cavities in the tooth,
• Repetition or recurrence of bruises under previous fillings or coatings,
• Although the teeth are filled or crowned, the patient's complaints due to pain do not end,
• Fractures in the crown or root of the teeth due to trauma or impact,
• Pulp damage that may occur after gingival operations,
• Advanced gum diseases,
• Damage to the dental pulp called pulp as a result of the person's chewing habits and/or involuntary movements such as teeth grinding (bruxism),
• Root canal treatment is preferred in the treatment of crooked teeth with prosthesis.

How make is root treatment?
Before applying the root canal treatment, the dentist analyzes the condition of the tooth, determines the problem and gives information about the treatment to the patient. The first step of root canal treatment is to numb the area where the treatment will be done so that the patient does not feel any pain. Afterwards, if there are fillings in the teeth intended for treatment, they are removed; If there is caries, they are removed, the bacteria formed in the inner part of the tooth and the nerve tissue there are sensitively removed with special root canal treatment instruments. Then wastes and toxins are cleaned.

After these procedures, the nerve and vascular tissues in the root canal are cleaned with the help of fine instruments. During this process, disinfectants are used to keep the root of the tooth clean. Removal of the deteriorated pulp structure is necessary to prevent infection in the tooth and surrounding tissues. If it is not removed, the tooth may be lost. Dental X-ray should be taken in order to apply the right treatment in root canal treatment and to reach the tip of the root. Pregnant patients are dressed in lead aprons and film is taken. The dentist expands and reshapes the canal after finishing all cleaning procedures for treatment. Finally, after the completion of all procedures, the treatment plan is drawn up, and it is decided whether the root canal treatment will be a single session or multiple sessions.

What Should Be Done After Root Canal Treatment?
After the treatment, slight tingling, pain and sensitivity may be felt in the tooth, this is normal and temporary. In some cases, even a pain reliever can be taken, but this should be reported to the physician. The patient does not need to do any other care or application other than the normal oral care. Root canal treatment is not a procedure that affects the person's daily life or poses a danger to oral health. Healing of teeth with root canal treatment, especially teeth with root canal treatment, takes up to two years. Therefore, patients should have regular check-ups. During these regular controls, films are taken and the stage of recovery is checked. Therefore, patients should be careful when using the treated teeth and pay attention to dentist controls. In addition, the teeth with root canal treatment become fragile and patients should be careful when using these fragile teeth. If the loss of material is more than 55% in the teeth that underwent root canal treatment, veneer treatment is recommended in these teeth to prevent the teeth from breaking.