Root canal treatment

Treatment for Root Canal

A root canal is a procedure where an infected tooth is treated by cleaning and restoring it and removing the sloppy center of the tooth, which is called the pulp. The root canal process includes an order of steps to treat the infected pulp of the tooth or teeth. This treatment helps to save the teeth as well as protects them from any gum infection or damage.
The treatment saves your teeth, and it also lasts for a long time if the patient becomes more careful about their oral health and hygiene.
At Buderim Dental Care, our caring doctors treat any oral infection by maintaining your original teeth. Our caring dentists also conduct complimentary sessions where you can consult them about the treatment process before you go ahead with it. The dentists will be available to guide you and make you comfortable before proceeding.

Formation of Tooth

It is imperative to understand how the infection appears before you go for the root canal treatment. To enable you to understand this, you must know the formation of a tooth:
The tooth is divided into the root and the crown. The root extends into the bone that is not visible and holds the tooth in place. The crown is the visible part of the tooth that develops below the gums and then erupts into place.

Tooth Enamel

Enamel is the visible thin layer that covers the dental crown. This is the hardest tissue in the human body and the second hardest substance in the world. You can even see light through it because it is translucent. It holds a very high rate of minerals.

Dentin

Dentin is a tissue that contains 70% inorganic matter and 30% organic matter. It is the largest part of the crown and contains a small tube of tissue called a dentinal tubule. It is an absorbent and stiff layer of tissue that is underneath the enamel and cementum. Dentin tissue is the connection between the crown and the root. Dentin helps to support the formation of the tooth and also plays a vital role inside the tooth

Cementum

The cementum is a mineralized bone-like thin layer of tissue that protects the roots of the teeth. It is the hard connective tissue that attaches to the periodontal ligament.

Dental Pulp

The dental pulp is the soft area within the center of the tooth. It contains nerve fibers, blood vessels, connective tissue, and lymph vessels. It also helps to transfer the nutrients to the dentin.

Periodontal Ligament

A periodontal ligament has various connective tissue fibers that attach a tooth to the alveolar bone within which it is seated. It inserts into the root cementum on one side and alveolar bone on the other side. It also protects the blood vessels and nerves present from getting damaged.

Alveolar Bone

Alveolar bone is the part of the jaw that provides the grip to the teeth. It is a special part of the maxillary and mandibular bone that supports the tooth and keeps them in place. The tooth gets embedded in this part and is affected by periodontal disease.

Gums

The gums surround the teeth and provide a seal around them. It is also called gingiva. The gums are connected to the alveolar bone and attached to the cementum and the enamel of the tooth.

The root canal treatment is performed when an infection develops in the pulp of the tooth.

The cause of Infection in Dental Pulp

The dental pulp covers the pulp chamber to the bottom of the root canal. Because of this, the entire area gets affected and has to be treated so that the infection can be stopped from spreading. The growth and the development of the teeth during childhood depend on the dental pulp. The tissues surrounding the root provide the required nutrition once the teeth are grown completely, and the pulp is not required for the teeth to survive. The teeth can smoothly function with the pulp if proper oral care has been taken.
There could be many reasons for the infection to develop in the dental pulp. Some of the causes are:

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If tooth decay develops under a dental filling

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If tooth decay has not been treated

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An injury to the tooth while playing or in an accident

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A broken or chipped tooth if not treated

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Any gum disease like gingivitis

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In the case of Bruxism, where people grind or crush their teeth.

You must get in touch with our excellent dentists at Buderim, Sunshine Coast if you face any of the above symptoms. Buderim dental care has the latest technology with trained and experienced dentists who can do the root canal treatment with utmost care and skill. The doctors here will give you complete care during the treatment of the root canals.

What indicates the damage of tooth pulp?

What are the symptoms of tooth pulp damage

What indicates the damage of tooth pulp?

The patient can have one or more symptoms because of the damage of the tooth pulp. Some of the evident and apparent symptoms that can damage the tooth pulp are:

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Sharp pain on the tooth/teeth

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A weird and unusual taste in the mouth

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Loosened tooth

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Bad breath

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Sensitivity in the tooth

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A Problem in chewing food or biting

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Dental blisters

At Buderim, our caring doctors will help to find out the exact cause of the symptom in case you are also facing any of the above symptoms. Our doctors may advice to get a dental X-ray done to find out the exact cause of the infection and how much damage has happened to the tooth. A consultation and proper guidance will also help to determine the issue.

What is the Procedure for Root Canal?

The root canal treatment is the process undertaken to save the tooth. It makes the damaged tooth strong once the infection is cleared. It usually takes a day if the only single tooth has to undergo the root canal treatment, but if more teeth have been infected, then it takes more than one time sitting to complete the process. The root canal treatment consists of four steps:

Step 1: First the infection is cleaned

Step 1: First the infection is cleaned

Once our caring dentists examine your complete oral health and have advised going for the root canal treatment to save your tooth, they start with cleaning and removing the infected dental pulp. Along with the infected pulp, the other damaged fragments that surround the pulp will also get removed.

Step 2: The root canal will be disinfected

Step 2: Shaping and Disinfection of Root Canal

Step 2: The root canal will be disinfected

After removing the damaged pulp, the root canal is leveled so that the bacteria do not enter or hold on. The whole area is disinfected to ensure that there is no presence of bacteria. Then the deep tunnels are made.

Step 3: The third step is to fill the Canals

Step 3: The third step is to fill the Canals

Once the root canal is ready after leveling and disinfecting, the hollow tunnels are then filled with a dental filling, which is called gutta-percha. It is like a rubber-like material that functions as a permanent bandage and stops any type of fluid or bacteria from seeping in through the roots.

Step 4: Capping

After the root canal treatment is done, a dental crown is used to cap and seal the tooth. This process stops the bacteria from attacking. A crown plays a vital role in maintaining the teeth’ appearance since a lot of natural teeth are removed during the process of smoothening. Dental crowns are available in various options such as porcelain, zirconia, resin-based materials, silver, and even gold. You have a chance to choose the material of the crown.

At Buderim Dental Care, our excellent dentists also use sleep dentistry while performing root canal treatment on the patients. Patients do not feel any pain while undergoing the process with sleep dentistry. Root canal treatment is one of the best ways to save your teeth from infection. You can have full faith in our team of outstanding and experienced dentists to restore your oral health.

The infection spreads very fast hence you must not delay the root canal treatment. And also, if remain untreated, the process becomes more complicated. You will have to experience various problems like:

Spreading Infection

The bacteria continue to spread once your dental pulp is damaged, and the infection can also reach your bone.

Tooth Loss

Your dentists will have to remove the tooth if the infection spreads too much. Once the tooth is removed, it is very important to secure the area with a dental implant. If not done, then missing teeth can also have many disadvantages.

Bad breath

The dental abscess causes bad breath because pus is formed in the infected area. To get rid of this smell, you have to get the treatment done.

Bite changes

Damaged dental pulp causes pain and makes the tooth weak, which makes chewing or biting difficult.

How much does it cost to get the root canal treatment done?

Cost of getting a root canal treatment in Blackburn, Melbourne

The condition of oral infection is different for every patient, and hence it may be difficult to find out the exact cost for the treatment. However, at Buderim Dental Care, a complimentary consultation session is provided to our patients before the treatment, where our dentists examine your oral health and hygiene. A rough estimate will be given to you once the examination is done. This estimate can be different for every patient depending on the condition of the infection.
The cost for the treatment of a single root canal without the crown starts at $2000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How painful is the treatment for a root canal as I am scared to experience the pain?

Most patients feel nervousness and anxiety while visiting the doctor. However, you have to understand that Oral health and hygiene are important, and one should go for the treatment if there is a requirement. At Buderim, we also offer dentistry in sleep so that you are not worried about the treatment procedure. This process is done so comfortably that a patient does not feel any pain while the dentists perform the treatment.

How much time does it take to recover post the root canal treatment?

It takes around three days for complete healing. You may experience some pain during this period which is absolutely normal. At Buderim, you will be guided completely as to what has to be done at home and how to deal with it after the treatment. Our dentists can also prescribe you some medication if need be and will also advise avoiding all kinds of activities that include force and energy.

How successful is the treatment of root canals?

The success rate of this treatment is 90% to 95%. In this treatment, the dentist cleans the infected area and then is sealed. Our excellent dentists at Buderim Dental Care ensure that the treatment is done carefully and assures that there is no sign of infection. The doctors give proper guidance so that you don’t face any problem in the treated area.

Post the treatment of the root canal, do I need to put a dental crown?

Yes, it is important and necessary to put a dental crown as it gives strength to your tooth since the smoothening process takes away most of your natural tooth. The dentist has to drill the teeth to remove the pulp from the infected area; hence the dentist recommends placing a crown after the treatment.

Is it correct that the tooth becomes dark after the treatment of the root canal?

This happens very rarely with the patients. The tooth or teeth may become yellow or grayish after undergoing the root canal treatment. In case it happens, then our caring doctors at Buderim can attend to it by covering the teeth with a porcelain crown or veneer. The other way to deal with this problem is that you can opt for teeth whitening, which can help and improve the colour of your teeth. Our amazing doctors at Buderim Dental Care are capable of providing you with the best solution for this problem.