What Is a Root Canal Treatment (RCT)?
A root canal is a dental treatment used to save a tooth when it is infected. It also prevents the infection from spreading. The affected tooth is saved by removing the diseased pulp inside the tooth. Once the diseased pulp is removed, the root canal is cleaned and filled for protection. Later, a crown is placed over the RCT-treated tooth to increase its strength.
RCT is an effective treatment for saving the infected tooth and maintaining a natural smile.
What Happens During a Root Canal Treatment (RCT)?
A root canal treatment is a tooth-saving procedure with mild or no additional discomfort. Before starting the Root Canal Treatment (RCT) procedure, your Dentist will give you an injection of local anesthesia to numb the tooth to be treated. After the tooth is numbed and pain-free, the dentist starts performing Root Canal Treatment procedure by:
- Making an opening in the tooth using special dental instruments.
- The infected tooth tissue (dental pulp) is removed and the root canals of the tooth are thoroughly washed and cleaned.
- A temporary filling is placed if it involves more than one visit to protect it from getting reinfected between appointments.
- On the final dental visit, the temporary filling is removed and the root canals are filled, followed by permanent tooth filling.
- Your dentist makes recommends you a dental crown over the root canal-treated tooth to increase its strength and longevity.
How many dental visits Root Canal Treatment (RCT) involve?
Usually, Root Canal Treatment (RCT) involves one to three visits to a dentist depending on the severity of the case.
How much time Does It Take to Get a Root Canal Treatment (RCT)?
The Root Canal Treatment (RCT) procedure typically takes half to one and half hours again dentist depending on the severity of the case.
Is Getting a Root Canal Treatment (RCT) Painful?
Sometimes a mild discomfort is present during the Root Canal Treatment (RCT) due to the severity of the disease. To make the procedure comfortable our expert Dentists at Royal Dental Care, Pakistan injects a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and surrounding area, making the procedure painless.
Why Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is necessary?
It’s not uncommon to ask, “Is it necessary to get root canal treatment?”
The truth is when the tooth is left untreated, the infection may progress and create:
- Severe and continuous pain
- Pus and swelling
- Inability to chew food properly
- Damage to the underlying bone
There is a possibility that the infection may also spread to adjacent teeth and other parts of the oral cavity and face.
What would happen if you leave a tooth untreated for long period?
Many patients ignore or postpone getting root canal treatment timely just because it is painless when the tooth is dead (non-vital) due to infection and is not hurting them without realizing the fact that delaying root canal treatment for too long can make it impossible for your dentist to save your tooth.
How Much Does a Root Canal Treatment (RCT) Cost?
The average cost of Root Canal Treatment (RCT) in Royal Dental Care, Pakistan ranges between Rs. 8000 – 25000 depending on several factors, including the type of tooth anterior or posterior, severity, and the number of visits to the dentist.
Need a Root Canal Treatment (RCT)?
If you are experiencing any discomfort due to tooth problems, considering the need for Root Canal Treatment (RCT) or have any questions related to the Root Canal Treatment (RCT). Contact us today or book your appointment online to schedule your In-office or Online Dental Consultation.
Affordable Root Canal Treatment (RCT) in Pakistan at a Dentist Near Me?
We at Royal Dental Care Pakistan, provide the most affordable and quality dental treatment. If you are looking for an affordable dentist in Pakistan for your root canal, we’re a call away.
Where Can I Get an affordable Root Canal Treatment in Gujranwala, Pakistan?
The best dentist from Root canal treatment in Gujranwala is Dr. Abbas Naseem. Contact now to book your appointment.
People Also Ask
You may be a candidate for Root Canal Treatment (RCT) if you are experiencing the following symptoms:
- Severe and continuous pain
- Pain on chewing food
- Hypersensitivity of teeth to hot or cold
- Facial or gums swelling
- Discolored tooth
- Broken down tooth
It is important to remember these symptoms can also be a sign of other dental problems, so they may not always indicate that you need a root canal treatment. It is highly recommended that you consult a dentist if you are experiencing pain or discomfort.
Tooth quickly recovers after root canal treatment and you get back to normal within few days. Usually, mild discomfort is present after the root canal which is perfectly normal and resolves completely in few days. Your dentist may recommend you painkiller medicines to make the recovery period comfortable.
Root canal treatment generally has a success rate ranging from 75% to over 95% depending upon the case.
For many patients, Root canal treatment works successfully by removing the infection and the tooth is saved.
Although rare, there can be side effects of the root canal treatment, the most common being fracture of the root canal treated. Re-infection is also a possibility if proper oral care is not taken.
Mostly, root canal treatments are completed successfully without any problem but there is always a possibility of risk and complications which may include:
- Broken instruments in the canal
- Perforation
- Fracture
- Risk of re-treatment
Sometimes, these can be managed successfully with re-treatment, but if the damage is beyond repair it may lead to extraction of a tooth.
Unfortunately, the only alternative to Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is the extraction of the involved tooth.
If the area around your involved tooth is numb, it’s better to wait until the numbness wears off to avoid biting your cheek or tongue between your teeth. Also, care should be taken to try not to chew on the treated tooth until it is fully treated.
Yes, after the tooth is completely restored you can eat normally but care should be taken to avoid unnecessary pressure which can lead to fracture of a tooth.
A generally soft diet is recommended until the root canal procedure is complete.
It’s best to avoid hot coffee until the treatment is complete but you depending upon your symptoms you can take it after the numbness wears off.
It is highly recommended to seek advice from your dentist before taking any medication.
Your dentist may recommend antibiotics and analgesics depending upon the severity of your case.
You may brush and floss the root canal-treated tooth gently but care should be exercised if a temporary filling is placed.
Schedule a Consultation:
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