Root Canal Treatment
Everyone has heard of root canal treatment, but few people know what it actually involves. This procedure, also known as endodontic treatment, aims to save a tooth whose pulp is injured, infected, or even dead. Since the living part of the tooth is affected, its viability is compromised. In order to keep it in place and allow it to continue functioning, dentists at Clinique Poirier in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield sometimes perform this procedure.
WHEN IS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT NECESSARY?
Root canal treatment is considered a last resort when all of the blood vessels and nerves that make up the pulp of the tooth are irreversibly damaged by bacteria. This can occur as a result of various situations:
- In the presence of significant decay: If not treated in time, decay can penetrate the pulp and expose it to bacteria.
- When the enamel is cracked or a filling is broken: as the tooth's natural or artificial protection is compromised, bacteria can more easily penetrate the nerve and blood vessels.
- In the event of an accident: Blows to the mouth can cause a tooth to crack or break, as well as destabilizing its internal components.
DEVITALIZING THE TOOTH TO AVOID COMPLICATIONS
It is particularly important to treat a tooth with infected pulp, as not only is it weakened, but it also usually causes intense, acute pain (toothache). There is also a risk of an abscess developing or the infection spreading to other teeth and tissues in the mouth. To avoid these complications, the dentist performs a series of procedures to devitalize the tooth and keep it in place.
- He or she performs a 3D scan, which provides a clear view of the affected tooth and surrounding oral structures. This cutting-edge technology not only refines the diagnosis, but also allows for unparalleled precision in treatment planning.
- They place a dam around the diseased tooth to protect the treated area.
- Using precision tools, they drill into the tooth and extract the infected pulp.
- They thoroughly clean the canal before filling it with a type of rubber.
- They then close the hole with a filling or a dental crown if the tooth needs to be strengthened.
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Three facts about root canal treatment
- A virtually painless procedure
Root canal treatment is not painful in itself, especially since it is performed under local anesthesia. The procedure is designed to eliminate the pain caused by bacteria attacking the nerves in the tooth.
- A procedure that can be completed in one appointment
Thanks to the advanced techniques used, this procedure can be completed in a single visit to your dentist. The problem will be easily resolved without the need for a second appointment or anesthesia.
- A simple and common procedure
Thanks to their comprehensive training and experience, the general dentists at Clinique Poirier are skilled at performing these precise and meticulous procedures.
They will ensure that the procedure is simple and comfortable!
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