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Root Canal

Root Canal Treatment is highly successful<br>The success rate is more than 95%<br>Many teeth fixed with a root canal can last a lifetime<br>

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Root Canal

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  1. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

  2. Root Canal • Process of removing the infected pulp tissue within the tooth • Pulp is commonly referred to as the nerve of the tooth

  3. Why does the pulp need to be removed? • It is essential to remove the pulp • The bacteria will begin to multiply within the pulp chamber • This bacteria causes infection • Swelling may spread to other areas of the face,neck • Bone loss

  4. Necessity of root canal • Deep tooth decay • A cracked tooth • Traumatic dental injury

  5. Procedure of Root Canal • Setting the Scene • Numbing Up • Diving In • Closing Up • Finishing Up

  6. 1.Setting the scene • Dentist will take an X ray to determine the current staus of infection.

  7. 2.Numbing Up • First step is giving a local anesthetic • This is done to prevent the tooth pain • during the procedure

  8. 3.Diving In • Drilling an access hole in to the tooth. • Removes the damaged nerve using special tools

  9. 4.Closing Out • Sealing the tooth to protect from the pain • A filling is placed over the access hole

  10. 5.Finishing Up • A crown completes the process of relieving your root canal pain. • It is no worse than having the cavity filled.

  11. How Successful are Root Canals? • Root Canal Treatment is highly successful • The success rate is more than 95% • Many teeth fixed with a root canal can last a lifetime For more details refer:http://www.emergency-dental-365.com/procedures/emergency-root-canal/

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