Endodontics

Endodontics in Huércal - Overa and Mojácar

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What is a root canal? 

A root canal is a dental procedure that involves removing infected or damaged pulp from the inside of a tooth..

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Why have a root canal??

A root canal is necessary when the pulp inside a tooth is infected or damaged, which can cause severe pain, sensitivity to heat or cold, gum swelling or a tooth abscess.

This procedure helps eliminate the infection, relieve pain and save the tooth, thus avoiding the need to extract it.

Steps of a endodontics

Remove diseased pulp tissue (infected) inside the tooth canals

Clean and repair tooth canals all the way to their roots

Fill and completely plug the ducts with special material

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    Frequently asked questions about endodontic treatments

    In a root canal, or root canal treatment, damaged or infected pulp is removed from the inside of the tooth. First, local anesthesia is applied to numb the area, The crown of the tooth is opened and the infected pulp is cleaned. Then, root canals are disinfected and shaped.

    Once clean, The ducts are filled with a biocompatible material, like gutta percha, to seal them and prevent new infections. Finally, The tooth is sealed with a filling material and a crown may be placed to restore its function and appearance.

    A filling is done when the cavity has affected only the outer layer of the tooth., the enamel. In this procedure, The dentist cleans the affected area and then fills it with a material, as composite resin or amalgam, to restore tooth form and function.

    A root canal, on the other hand, It is necessary when cavities or an injury has reached the pulp of the tooth, What is the soft tissue inside?. This treatment involves removing the infected pulp, clean and disinfect root canals, and seal them with a special material. Finally, the tooth is usually covered with a crown for greater protection and functionality.

    If you experience persistent pain when chewing or applying pressure to a tooth, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, or notice that a tooth has darkened, you may need a root canal. further, the presence of swelling, Redness or oozing on the gums near the affected tooth may indicate an infection or abscess., sign that the pulp of the tooth is compromised.

    It is essential to see your dentist for a complete evaluation. Only a professional can determine with certainty if you need a root canal and proceed with the appropriate treatment to save the tooth and avoid major complications..

    Endodontic treatment usually lasts between 1 Y 2 hours, although it can be extended in more complex cases, such as teeth with difficult anatomies or re-endodontics, which may require several sessions.

    After the procedure, most patients can return to activities almost immediately. But nevertheless, It is recommended to avoid chewing hard or sticky foods on the treated tooth for at least 24 hours, until the anesthesia has worn off.

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