Root Canal Treatment

Service Description

Signs you need a root canal include: 1. Tooth pain that doesn’t go away 2. Sensitivity to heat and cold 3. Swollen gums 4. Pimple on the gums 5. Swollen jaw 6. Tooth discoloration 7. Pain when pressure is applied 8. A chipped or cracked tooth Steps that will be completed during your root canal procedure: 1. Anesthesia. First, local anesthesia is given to numb the infected tooth and the surrounding gums. 2. Access hole. Next, a small opening is made in the crown of the tooth to access the pulp. 3. Pulp removal. Tiny dental instruments are used to remove the nerves, blood vessels and tissues inside the tooth. 4. Shaping the canals. Once the pulp is removed, the pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned, disinfected and shaped. 5. Filling the canals. The empty canals are then filled with a flexible, rubbery dental material called gutta-percha. 6. Sealing the tooth. Next, a temporary dental filling is placed to seal the tooth and prevent bacteria from re-entering. 7. Placing the final restoration. 8. Crown preparation and cementation. When your crown is ready, the temporary filling is removed and the permanent crown is placed. In some instances, you may be able to receive a crown during the same appointment.

Contact Details

• 23, 23/10, 3rd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India