How is root canal infection treated?

How is root canal infection treated?

The reasons behind a failed root canal– the shape of a root canal is complex hence, the exact
area of infection at times goes undetected. When there is a delay in the placement of the
permanent crown or the inner sealant breaks or anything causes the tooth (with a root
canal) to get infected at the root.
 Ongoing pain or discomfort that gets worse when you chew or bite something
 Extreme sensitivity when your teeth come in contact with hot or cold food/drinks
 Swelling or tenderness around the tooth gum, in some cases there could be swelling is in the
face.
 Bad taste and a foul odour resulting from infected tissue.
A root canal infection doesn’t heal on its own. It needs to be treated. If left unattended it
can spread to your other teeth, gums, and even tissues in the cheeks and face. So, it is
recommended to get immediate treatment once you notice the infection symptoms.
 An X-ray is taken of the treated tooth to locate the infected or dead tissue.
 Local anaesthesia is used to numb the area around the affected tooth.
 A protective barrier is placed around the tooth to protect your gums and mouth.
 With a dental drill, the infected root canal area is cleaned; the old root filler material is also
removed.
 The newly cleaned space is then filled with latex-based polymer filler.
 Filling material like composite is used to fill the tooth.
 A permanent crown is placed over the tooth to protect it from future infections.

Hope now you understand how is root canal infection treated?  If you have any queries then feel free to contact us. We are the best dental clinic in Kalyan Nagar.