The term “root canal” chills us to the bones because most of us think it to be a very painful dental procedure. However, the truth is that root canal, also known as endodontic treatment (endo-inside, dont-tooth), doesn’t cause discomfort or pain but it actually provides relief from it. Experts from Chisel Dental Clinic say that advanced Technologies have made this treatment a totally pain-free experience and a lot of times it gets done in just a single visit. Read on to know more about it:
Root canal is done when the inner portion or the pulp of a tooth becomes sore or infected. The pulp has the nerves and blood vessels and therefore it causes severe pain after catching infections. The inflammation or infection can be caused due to many reasons but mostly they are the result of deep decay or cavity.
It’s not easy to identify if a person needs a root canal procedure because sometimes no symptoms are present. Nonetheless, some common signals that you may experience are listed below:
- Stark toothache pain when chewing
- Persistent sensitivity or pain while consuming hot or cold foods and beverages
- Staining or darkening of the tooth
- Inflammation and sensitivity in the gums
- Frequent occurrence of tiny bumps on the gums
If you notice any of the warning signs that have been mentioned above, then you must visit your dentist as soon as possible.
Almost all the general dentists have received training in endodontic treatments and they can perform most endodontic procedures, depending on their comfort level. Often they refer people needing complex root canal treatments to endodontists, who have had expert training in endodontic diagnosis and treatment. Endodontists perform easy as well as difficult procedures in the best possible manner and relieve the patients from tooth problems.
