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Root Canal Treatment in Whitefield | Dr Sai Keerthi the Best Dentist in Whitefield answers the most common questions asked about Root Canal Treatment<br><br>To know More Click:<br>https://bit.ly/2MIHj5y
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7 MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Answered By Dr Sai KeerthiSundar
You have visited a dentist for a pain in one of the tooth and your dentist after close examination suggest a Root Canal Treatment option for you.You will have lots of question to ask your dentist before you start the treatment.
Let’s us discuss some most common question about Root Canal Treatment by Dr Sai KeerthiSundar
WHAT IS ROOT CANAL? • Root Canal Treatment is done when a tooth is badly infected or decayed • During the procedure the tooth is cleaned and the nerves and pulp are removed and then it is sealed.
1 The procedure is not very painful if it is done by an experienced dentist. Most of the cases the treatment is done quickly and it is less painful. Are Root Canal Treatments Painful ?
2 In recent era the entire treatment can be completed in one to three visits. However the exact number of visits will be decided by the dentist depending on the severity infection. How many visits are required for the entire procedure ?
3 Infection can spread and form abscess. It indicates the infection has spread to the jawbone and surrounding tissues. In some cases infection can even spread to tissues of face, the floor of the mouth and even the brain. What will happen if I don’t get Root Canal Treatment done ?
4 The most important symptoms are pain and swelling. The swelling is filled with pus, decayed white blood cells and bacteria. It is very unpleasant How to identify that I have an abscessed tooth?
Some Other Symptoms Are: • Fever and severe pain • Neck glands are swollen • It causes pain while chewing • Gums are swollen and has developed redness • Mouth has a bitter taste • Tenderness in gums • Foul breath • Teeth become sensitive to cold or hot • General discomfort and uneasiness • An open, draining sore on the side of the gum • swollen area of the upper or lower jaw
5 My dentist gave me antibiotic and now my pain is gone. Is the infection gone as well? The source of the infection i.e the infected nerve hasn’t been treated, so infection will continue to spread if left untreated even though you stopped having symptoms.
6 Are there ways to help anxious patients? Can the Root Canal Treatment be done under general anesthesia? Keep yourdentistinformed about the fear and anxiety. This will help your dentist to plan out your treatment as there are many ways to tackle this situation like oral sedation and hypnosis.
7 It is advised to visit an endodontist as they are specialized in diagnosing, managing and treating root canal infection. Shall I consult an Endodontist for my Root Canal Treatment? Can my dentist do it ?
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