When one of our teeth decays, one of the most well-known protection methods is root canal treatment. Root canal treatment helps protect damaged teeth. When the pulp (the soft area inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood, and lymph vessels) is damaged to the point where it cannot repair itself, the pulp dies. Bacteria cause this in broken or deeply decayed teeth.

If the damaged or diseased pulp is not removed, the tooth and surrounding tissues are exposed to infection. As a result, the tooth is completely lost. The jawbone surrounding the tooth also becomes inflamed and eroded. An abscess forms in this cavity, causing pain and swelling.

Root Canal Treatment

During root canal treatment, anesthesia is applied to the tooth in order to provide painless and ache-free treatment. Once the decay is cleaned and the tooth core is reached, the diseased tissue is removed. Nerve and tissue residues are cleaned. The tooth canal is shaped up to the root tip. Some medications are applied to speed up healing. The tooth is closed with temporary fillings between these sessions. After the inflammation is over and the bleeding from the root tip has stopped, the canal is filled with a special filling material up to the root tip. In some cases, these sessions are not necessary and it is possible to complete the root canal treatment healthily in one session.

If the tooth does not reoccur, it can be used for a lifetime if there are precautions to prevent decay. The beginning of the infection can be detected during your regular dentist check-ups. In addition, with very good oral care, tooth decay can be prevented again.