Root Canal Treatment

 Has a toothache troubled you to an extent that you could not sleep at night? If yes, then your tooth has a pulpal infection and needs immediate attention. Well, previously such teeth were extracted due to lack of adequate knowledge and means to save a tooth. Now dentistry has advanced so much that we can save badly carious and decayed teeth. A badly decayed or carious tooth can be treated with the help of the root canal treatment at Madhav Multispecialty Dental Clinic.

How would I know that I need a root canal?

1. Tooth pain that starts on its own.
2. Pain during night
3. Pain while biting or chewing
4. Badly decayed or a carious tooth
5. Pus drainage or a sinus formation around the tooth
6. Inflammation around a tooth associated with pain
7. History of trauma associated with a tooth

What is a root canal procedure?

A root canal is a treatment that eliminates the bacteria from an infected tooth. A root canal prevents the re-infection of the tooth and ultimately saves your natural tooth and makes it functional again.

How is a root canal done?

Our natural tooth is made up of three layers. The outermost is the enamel, the middle layer is called the dentine and the innermost layer is called the pulp. The pulp has nerves and blood vessels in it and is responsible for the sensation in the tooth.

 The bacterium invades and starts the degeneration. When left untreated, it seeps deep down into the dentin and then finally reaches the pulp. Whenever you experience pain with a tooth, the infection has reached the pulp.

Once the infection reaches the pulp there are only two ways to stop the spread of infection and pain. The tooth should either be treated with a root canal or it should be extracted.

Steps of the root canal procedure:

1. Thorough investigations: Whenever a patient arrives at the clinic, we do the required investigations. There are two types of investigations:

Clinical investigations: The tooth is examined to know the extent of the damage and condition of the tooth. As per requirement, we can carry out a vitality test.

Radiographic investigations: We are equipped with the facility of digital radiographs. It gives us an edge because of its higher accuracy. The radiograph helps us plan our treatment plan well in advance,

1. Removal of the infected pulp tissue: The tooth is anesthetized and the tooth is cleaned and freed of the infection.
2. Cleaning and shaping: After the infected pulp is removed, the tooth is cleaned with the help of intracanal medications and solutions to avoid any re-infection in the future. The canals are shaped to receive the filling material.
3. Filling: After the complete cleaning and disinfection of the canal, the canal is ready to get filled. A biocompatible material is filled inside the canal. This material seals with the help of a biocompatible sealer. A well-sealed and filled canal negates the chances of reinfection.

Dr. Ritika Wadhwani has relieved so many people of the toothache they have experienced. She has been performing successful root canal treatments in Ulhasnagar for a decade now.

Myths about root canal

A root canal is a very painful procedure

We carry out all our procedures under anesthesia. The patient does not feel any pain during the whole procedure. We have been doing painless root canals for a long time now.

A root canal is a very tedious process and requires lots of visits

A lot of visits for a root canal are a thing of the past. We perform root canals in either one or two sittings with the modern equipment available at our clinic.

My tooth does not hurt, I do not need a root canal now

Well, most of the times pain is a reason to treat the tooth for a root canal procedure but many times the accumulated pus or infection does not pain and causes massive damage to the tooth or the underlying bone. This situation demands a root canal treatment immediately.

I am pregnant so I cannot undergo a root canal

We understand your concerns regarding pregnancy. We avoid most of the procedures in pregnancy but if the patient is in pain and requires immediate attention, then we carry out an emergency root canal to give relief to the patient. We keep short appointments and we have lead aprons and another support system to make your appointment as comfortable and safe as possible.

Frequently asked questions after a root canal?

What if I do not get a Root Canal done?

If it is indicated, it should be done. In case you leave the tooth-like, it may pain and cause a serious infection that can lead to extraction of the tooth.

Can I resume work the same day?

Yes, you can get back to work the same day. Any post-operative pain can be taken care of by medicines.

How can I maintain my Root canal-treated tooth?

Your root canal-treated tooth needs to be maintained just like your natural teeth. Cleaning, flossing, and visiting your dentist after 6 months to get it checked would ensure that the tooth lasts for a long time.

Is a crown necessary after a Root canal treatment?

Yes, to restore it to its normal functioning, we need to put a crown back over the root canal-treated tooth.

Is Root Canal procedure very expensive?

At Madhav Multispecialty Dental Clinic, we perform root canal treatment with adequate skill, best materials and latest technology. We are known to provide high quality and cost-effective Root Canal Treatments in Ulhasnagar.