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What is Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal is a dental procedure used to treat a severely damaged or infected tooth. Inside each tooth, there is a soft tissue called the dental pulp, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. When the dental pulp becomes infected or inflamed due to deep decay, cracks, trauma, or other reasons, it can cause intense pain and discomfort.

The root canal procedure aims to alleviate pain, save the natural tooth, and prevent further infection or spread of the problem to surrounding teeth or tissues. It is a common and effective treatment to preserve a damaged tooth and maintain a healthy smile. At Ridgetop Dental International, our endodontist are specialized in microscopic endodontic procedure which provided a high grade of precision, lower appearance of pain and avoids the recurrence of the treatment.

When should I get a Root Canal Treatment?

It is highly recommended for a person to get a root canal treatment when they have an infected tooth with inflammation or infection in the dental pulp. Some common signs and symptoms that may indicate the need for a root canal include:

Persistent and severe toothache: Intense pain when biting or applying pressure to the tooth.

Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures: Experiencing discomfort or pain when consuming hot or cold foods/drinks.

Swelling or tenderness in the gums: Presence of a pimple-like bump on the gum near the affected tooth.

Darkening or discoloration of the tooth: The tooth may appear darker than surrounding teeth.

Gum abscess: Formation of a pus around the tooth’s root, causing localized swelling and pain.

Note – The mentioned symptoms above do not apply to every case scenario. Hence, a consultation with our endodontist will give you a better understanding on the required treatment procedure.

What happens during a Root Canal Treatment?

During a root canal treatment, the dentist or endodontist (a specialist in root canal procedures) will perform the following steps:

Local Anesthesia: The dentist will administer local anesthesia to numb the area around the affected tooth, ensuring you don’t feel any pain during the procedure.

Accessing the Pulp Chamber: The dentist will create a small opening in the tooth’s crown to access the dental pulp and root canals.

Removing the Infected Pulp: The dentist will carefully remove the diseased or damaged dental pulp from the root canals using specialized tools. After that, the canals are cleaned and prepared for filling.

Cleaning and Disinfection: The root canals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to remove bacteria and debris.

Filling the Root Canals: After cleaning, the dentist fills the root canals with a biocompatible material, typically gutta-percha. This filling material seals the canals to prevent future infection

Sealing the Tooth: The access opening in the tooth’s crown is sealed with a temporary or permanent filling material.

Restoring the Tooth: In many cases, a dental crown is placed over the treated tooth to protect it and restore its strength and appearance.

The entire root canal procedure is usually completed in one or two visits, depending on the complexity of the case and the tooth’s condition. After the root canal treatment, the tooth should function normally, free from the pain or infection that prompted the procedure. To restore the tooth with the crown two visits will be required

Our specialist for
root canal treatment

Dr. Jayshree Hedge

Consultant - Endodontist & Restorative Dentist

BDS, MDS, Diplomat in Micro- Restorative & Endodontics, Esthetic Dentist

30+ Years of Experience

Speciality:
Root Canal Specialist, Cavity and Tooth Pain, Tooth Fractures, Smile Design, Cosmetic and Veneers

Dr. Roshan Uthappa

Consultant - Endodontist & Restorative Dentist

BDS, MDS – Restorative Dentist & Endodontist

23+ Years of Experience

Speciality:
Root Canal, Complex RCT, Endodontic Retreatment, Tooth Fractures

Dr. Manisha Jain

Consultant – Endodontist

BDS, MDS – Endodontics

5+ Years of Experience

Speciality:
Root Canal Treatments, Tooth Fillings, Tooth pain

Patient Testimonials

– S Vimalnath

“Dr. Jayshree Hegde treated my tooth for a root canal. The treatment was carried out exceptionally well! She treated it without any pain! The staffs were very polite and professional as well. The facility in the hospital was fantastic. Highly recommend. Many thanks to the entire team!”

– Nethraa SPS

“One of the most well maintained dentist facilities in Bengaluru, at Ridgetop they take very good care of you and are attentive. Right from being greeted by Dr. Roshan, who is very proactive and dynamic in being attended to and the follow ups, they ensure they understand the issue, diagnose it correctly, explain the course of action so that you are well convinced of the treatment. I have been receiving my treatments here for a long time and get the acknowledgment for that from their care. Keep up the good work!”