What is Endodontic treatment?

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Root canal treatment always considered as dreaded experience, most people get apprehensive before going into the surgery. Moreover, if you are having your first root canal, then you might be more worried about what to expect in root canal surgery. The anticipation of the surgery, making it look worse than it is. If you understand or get information about the treatment then you will realize you are scared over nothing. 

What is root canal treatment?
Endodontic treatment deals with inside of the teeth. Dental root canal treatment is a form of Endodontic Dentistry. Inside the tooth under the layer of enamel there is a hard layer called dentin. There is a chamber inside the tooth called Pulp Chamber. This is a living tissue that keeps the teeth alive. This pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues. During young age, it develops connective hard tissues of the tooth.       
This pulp expands from the top of the tooth till the roots. This pulp is very pivotal for the growth of the tooth. However, once tooth is fully grown it can survive without the pulp. This happens because the tooth continues to get nourishment from the surrounding tissues.  
Endodontic treatment or root canal treatment needed when the pulp gets infected or inflated. This infection or inflation can cause by multiple reasons such as tooth decay, recurring dental treatments, tooth crack or even root fracture. The damage can caused to the pulp even when it is not visible cracks or chips. If the pulp infection left untreated then it will cause pain it will result in swelling.

Look for the signs that will help you to comprehend whether you need Endodontic treatment or not. Look for Signs such as pain, protracted sensitivity to heat and cold, softness to chewing, staining of the tooth, swelling in nearby bones or tissues. Though there is no clear template of symptoms.

How effective is endodontic treatment?

The root canal treatment procedure is very simple and Endodontist in Mumbai can offer excellent treatment, The Endodontist eliminate the inflated or infected pulp. They cautiously clean and shapes the inside area of the tooth. After completion of cleaning process tooth is filled and sealed. Then your dentist can place a crown or some other restoration to protect the tooth so it can recover to its full function. Even after the root canal process, tooth can work as any other tooth.

How much pain it will cause?

Keep this in mind endodontic surgery doesn’t cause the pain it relieves you from the pain. Due to utilization of modern techniques and aesthetics patients are finding the root canal treatment in India a very comfortable procedure. After the surgery in the first few days tooth might get sensitive. This is more common in the cases where there was pain or infection beforehand. You can get easily relived from this pain by in taking prescribed medicines by your dentist. After the surgery you must follow all the instructions given by your Endodontist.

After the surgery your tooth might feel little different than your other teeth.  if your tooth ache or you feel pressure more than few days the contact your dentist.

Root canal treatment cost

Root canal cost in India or root canal treatment cost in Mumbai is depends upon the how complex is the procedure and the position of the tooth. Treatments of Molars are more intricate to cure. Usually endodontic treatment and restoration of natural teeth is less expensive than the tooth extraction. Replacing the extracted tooth with implant to reinstate chewing function and protect adjoining teeth. This treatment cost more than appropriate restoration.

How to take care of the tooth after the Endodontic treatment  


Root canal dentist suggests not chewing or biting on the tooth until that tooth gets restored by your Endodontist. Unrestored tooth can easily get fractured.  It’s better to visit your dentist as soon as possible in addition to that you need to practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing your teeth regularly.  

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