Root canal therapy is required when the pulp, or living tissue within a tooth, becomes infected or decaying, harming the tooth's nerve. To preserve the tooth, the afflicted pulp, nerves, germs, and decay are removed, and the ensuing space is filled with medicated specific dental materials to restore the tooth's full function.
• Toothache that is unbearable
• Teeth that are crooked or uneven in form
• Intolerance to hot or cold foods/drinks
• Gums that are swollen or painful
• teeth chipped or fractured
• Pimples on the gums that reoccur
Reasons for getting root canal treatment:
A root canal procedure is used to save a tooth that would otherwise die and have to be removed. Some individuals believe that removing a troublesome tooth is the best answer, but in the long term, this might result in more expensive and difficult complications for adjacent teeth.
Root canal therapy has a high success rate and may often last a lifetime, however the treated tooth may require further treatment if new infections arise.
In short:
• It helps to prevent infection from spreading to other parts of the teeth.
• It reduces the risk of damage to the jawbone.
• It eliminates the need for tooth extraction.
• It aids to restore bite function.
• Recurring pimples on the gums
• Tooth decay and cavities
• Gingivitis and gum disease
• degradation and sensitivity of the enamel