You want to get a root canal done but you have a lot of questions in your mind, so know the answers to all of them from an expert

News Topical, Digital Desk : Many times, even if there is severe pain in the teeth, people try to reduce it with home remedies and do not go to the dentist due to fear of treatment. This delay in treatment increases the problem and the situation reaches root canal. Dentist Dr. Astha Tyagi is telling about what this treatment is and who is advised to get it done.

what is root canal treatment

Root canal treatment done today is very easy and painless. Within a few hours of getting the treatment done, you can eat and chew normally. This is a dental procedure in which the inflamed or infected pulp inside the tooth is cleaned and disinfected.

The roots of your teeth contain a soft material called pulp. This pulp contains your tooth's nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. If an infection is left untreated, it can cause severe pain and spread to the bones that support your tooth.

In such a situation, it is necessary to get a root canal done

• If there is infection or inflammation of the pulp
• Tooth decay has reached the roots
• Cracks in teeth
• Persistent toothache
• Sensitivity to hot or cold food and drinks 
• swollen gums
• darkening or discoloration of teeth

Take these precautions after getting root canal treatment

• Avoid eating or drinking anything until the effect of anesthesia wears off.
• Do not eat anything hard or sticky with the treated tooth.
• Avoid chewing on that area until your doctor has protected the tooth with a crown.
•  Maintain good dental hygiene with the help of brushing and flossing  .
• For better cleaning of the mouth and reducing swelling in that area, regularly rinse your mouth with lukewarm salty water.

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