Treatments
Root Canal
Do you feel nervous about having to get a root canal treatment?
Do not worry; this treatment is known to help save millions of teeth each year. Root canal treatments allow dentists and endodontists to save millions of teeth from extraction annually.
Endodontic treatment is another name associated with the process; the goal is to save a tooth affected by decay, disease, or injury. From this, we get that through root canal treatment; patients can keep their natural teeth rather than extracting them.
Natural teeth are better than artificial teeth because they are stronger than artificial teeth; they help when biting and chewing food. Our dentists and specialists are simulating professionals who offer you outstanding root canal therapy.
Relieve Tooth Pain
When Do You Need a Root Canal?
The primary purpose of root canal therapy is to control pain, eliminate infection, and restore the capacity of your tooth. Here are some reasons to consider root canal services:
These issues include:
- Sharp or hard-to-bear pain when chewing food or touching that specific tooth
- Advanced periodontal disease, periodontitis, and caries extending to the root canal.
- Inflammation or redness of the gum close to the aching tooth.
- Crowning of the tooth signifies an infection within the tooth.
A root canal is required if a tooth’s pulp becomes inflamed or, in extreme cases, dead. This infection will swell and might cause you pain; if not well dealt with, it may spread to other teeth. Root canal treatment is the solution to this problem, eliminating pain and infection in the future.
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Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
A root canal procedure usually keeps a tooth with decay or infection, which keeps your natural occlusion intact.
- Preserve your natural tooth.
- Relieves pain and discomfort.
- Saves everyone from getting infected by the sickness.
- Helps to regain the functionality of a tooth
A root canal has many advantages in your oral and general health. It successfully alleviates a painful tooth necessitating filling or removes an infected pulp that requires extraction. While deep inside the tooth, a root canal will help you maintain your beautiful smile and prevent life’s oral surgery challenges that come with toothlessness.
Precautions After Having Root Canal Treatment
Here are some guidelines to observe after the tooth root canal treatment so that the success of the treatment will be enhanced.
Avoid Chewing on the Treated Tooth
It should not be chewed on until it has been restored to its original look using a crown. It does this to spare the temporary filling to avoid breakdown and allow the affected tooth to heal without extra pressure.
Having Good Oral Hygiene
Gently brush and floss your teeth. Do not forget to brush the area that has been treated. As long as your mouth stays clean, no new infections can occur in your body.
Watch For Signs of Infection
Always look out for any redness, inflammation, or early formation of pus around the crowned tooth. It is recommended that you see your dentist if, after the procedure, the pain increases or swelling takes place to avoid further complications.
Follow Up with the Root Canal Surgeon
To enquire about the healing progress and have your permanent restoration placed, attend any follow-up appointments as scheduled.
Things You Need to Know Before Root Canal
Before going for a treatment, you must know about the RCT dental procedure and all the appointments. Root canal treatment price in Pakistan depends on the dentist’s qualifications, the clinic’s location, and the complexity of the procedure. On average, up to PKR 5,000 to PKR 15,000 is an RCT price in Pakistan for a single canal tooth.
Here are a few things that, if known earlier, will make your procedure smooth.
- Root canals will typically take several visits.
- The initial visit includes x-rays and an oral health assessment by the root canal surgeon.
- At the last visit, the dentist will fix the final restoration/fitting of the crown.
- It may have further appointments if you still have any problems or issue
- The root canal treatment usually takes 1-2 sessions of about 90 minutes each of the treatment session.
Root Canal Treatment Steps
Here is the step-by-step procedure for getting root canal treatment
Root canal transformations
After the treatment, rest and good oral hygiene are essential for speedy recovery.
FAQs
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This treatment saves your natural tooth, reduces pain, and prevents the infection from spreading. It helps you regain the perfect look of your lost tooth.
Root canals are generally likely to require more than a one-visit procedure. The price will vary depending on the condition of your tooth and the number of sessions you need for the treatment. Typically, it ranges from 5,000-15,000 PKR per tooth.
If you maintain proper dental health, it will prevent any of these problems from reoccurring in the future. To avoid decay, you should brush your teeth at least two times in a single day and floss at least once a day.
You don't have to feel tense or stressed at any one time. Root canals are carried out to relieve individuals' pain from the infection and keep the compromised tooth. In most occasions, the dentist will use local anesthesia to freeze the area of the affected tooth to be bearable to the patient. After any procedure, there normally will be some soreness and slight pain, but this subsides after a couple of days.
As with any dental or medical procedure, root canal treatment has dangers. It may take some time to clean it because the root canal is very small and curved in some teeth. Therefore, it might be impossible for your dentist to promise the procedure's success. Success may, therefore, do with your overall health, age, healing ability, and many more.
Toothache is the most significant sign that a person requires an endodontic process in their tooth. Discomfort when eating anything hot or cold, staining of the teeth, and affecting the specific tooth are the signs that you need root canal treatment. Inflammation or pain in the gum around the particular tooth is also included in the alarming signs.
However, if you need an emergency treatment, then emergency must be selected while booking an online appointment. You can also call us directly for an emergency appointment.