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Root Canal Therapy

A root canal is a non-surgical method of repairing, conserving, and maintaining natural dentition in teeth that have been permanently destroyed by decay, trauma, or other medical or systemic issues. The medication aims to prevent and reduce widespread infections. A root canal involves extracting the damaged pulp or nerve, cleaning and disinfecting the interior of the tooth, and then re-capping it. The patient's natural teeth might suffer significant harm if an impacted tooth with damaged nerve tissue is ignored. Give the Cedar Dental Centre Clinic in Cambridge a call right now to find out more about root canal therapy.

At Cedar Dental Centre in Cambridge, the number of visits required to finish the root canal procedure varies from one to many, depending on the patient's tolerance level, the case's complexity and severity, and other factors.

The evaluation is the initial stage in any dental procedure, including root canal therapy. Because each tooth may differ in size and length, the dentist will do an examination and an x-ray.
After the final diagnosis and before beginning treatment, the dentist will administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you won't feel anything in or around your teeth.
Third, when he has cleared his field of vision, the endodontist will make a small incision in the tooth's crown to access the pulp chamber.
The pulp chamber and root canals—the small tubes that run the length of the root—are cleared of damaged nerve tissue using minuscule, file-like instruments.
Following a comprehensive cleaning and disinfection process, the canals are meticulously shaped to ensure there is enough space for the infill material.
The dentist carefully fills the root canals with gutta-percha, a biocompatible material that resembles rubber, once they have been shaped. To completely block the canals, this material is applied using an adhesive cement.
After the canals are sealed, the endodontist often places a temporary filling to hide the hole in the tooth's crown.
After the tooth is prepared for a crown or other dental device or restoration, the dentist will remove the temporary filling and replace it with a more durable material to restore the tooth's full functionality.

Patients at Cambridge's Cedar Dental Centre may have mild to moderate discomfort for the first day or two after a root canal procedure, but this pain should go away in a few days. Patients should take extra care with their regular eating, shaving, and flossing routines for a few days after therapy. Permanent tooth restorations are often the outcome of endodontic treatment. To make an appointment for a root canal, contact Cedar Dental Centre in Cambridge.

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