Root Canal Cork

Root Canal Treatment in Cork

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  What is Root Canal Treatment?

  A root canal is a common restorative dental procedure that involves removing the soft pulp found in the centre of the tooth. The pulp of a tooth consists of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, which sustain the growth and development of the tooth, but it can become infected or inflamed due to various dental health problems. Removing the pulp in these cases will limit the spread of infection and restore the health of your tooth.
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  Signs of Damaged Tooth Pulp

  Root canal treatment is often the preferred restorative dental solution for teeth with decayed or infected pulp. This can happen due to excessive decay or untreated cavities, repeated dental procedures for the same tooth, or severe injuries that injure the pulp, such as chipped or cracked teeth. It is important to note that, to the naked eye, your teeth may appear perfectly healthy since the crowns will remain in place even if the pulp is decayed.
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  The Root Canal Procedure

  Your dentist at Bandon Dental can complete a root canal for your tooth or teeth in a single visit or in a few sessions, depending on the severity of the infection and where the tooth is located in your mouth. First, the dentist will apply numbing medication and anesthetics to make the procedure painless. A small hole is then made in the top of the tooth to expose the pulp, which is then removed with an instrument called a file. Antibiotics can then be used to remove any infections. The dentist will then fill in the void with sealant paste and insert a temporary filling where the initial hole was made.
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  How to Care for Teeth After a Root Canal

  Recovery from a root canal typically involves some swelling and soreness, which can be mitigated with ibuprofen or acetaminophen. It is important that you consult with your dentist in the following days to undergo X-ray imaging and to inspect for any signs of infection, as well as to replace your temporary filling with a permanent filling or a dental crown.
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  Alternatives to Root Canals

  Root canals are recommended for teeth that have significantly decayed to the inner pulp while leaving the structure (the crown) of the tooth intact. In some cases, your dentist may recommend a complete tooth extraction as an alternative. The gap in your teeth can subsequently be closed with bridgework or partial dentures.