Endodontic therapy is a very common dental treatment. It is also known as a root canal, and it is a procedure that aims to remove infection and inflammation from the internal component of a tooth in order to protect the tooth from causing pain, swelling, and future infection.
Root canals can become necessary for many reasons. Some of the most common reasons to need a root canal are due to:
A large cavity. When you have a large cavity, that cavity is filled with bacteria. If the germs find a pathway to the dental pulp tissue, they can cause infection. If this is left untreated, a large abscess can form. When infected tissue is not removed, pain and swelling can result.
A crack or tooth fracture. When a tooth either cracks or breaks, it allows bacteria to reach the internal component of the tooth. Sometimes these cracks are very small and cannot be seen by the naked eye. But if bacteria can invade the nerve, it can cause pain and infection.
Trauma. If a tooth is traumatized due to an accident, sometimes the force of the trauma can cause a nerve to die. A root canal is necessary to remove the nerve before it causes discoloration, pain, or infection.
Extensive dental work. Sometimes you need a root canal even though you’ve done everything right! If you’ve had recent dental work, or a deep dental filling, sometimes the nerve does not respond positively to the treatment, and starts to die. A root canal can prevent the problem from getting any worse.
Root canals are an extremely important treatment, because they help prevent pain and infection. Ignoring a toothache is never a good option. Not only does this put you at risk for pain and injury to the jawbone, it can also be detrimental to your overall health. Without the proper treatment, your tooth may have to be extracted. Teeth that require endodontic therapy can be mildly painful, severely painful, or they may not be painful at all.
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