Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics): The Most Effective Way to Save Your Tooth
One of the first questions that comes to mind for those suffering from toothache is: 'Is root canal treatment really that painful?' The answer is no. The modern endodontic treatments performed at Prodenta Dental Clinic are painless under local anesthesia. The vast majority of our patients who choose us for root canal treatment in Ataşehir state that they feel no pain at all during the procedure.
What is Root Canal Treatment (Endodontic Treatment)?
Root canal treatment is a procedure in which, when the dental pulp—also known as the vascular-nerve bundle inside the tooth—becomes inflamed or infected, this tissue is cleaned and the root canals are filled with special biocompatible materials. The goal is to keep the tooth in the mouth and preserve chewing function instead of extracting it.
Who is an Endodontist?
Endodontists are dentists who, after graduating from dental school, complete a 3-5 year specialization or doctoral training in endodontics. While general dentists perform routine root canal treatments, referral to an endodontist is recommended for complex cases, root canal recurrence, and anculosis.
In what situations is root canal treatment necessary?
Deep tooth decay reaching the pulp
Dental trauma (impact, fracture)
Abscess or chronic tooth infection
Persistent toothache or extreme sensitivity to hot/cold.
Spontaneous (involuntary) throbbing pain in the tooth.
How is root canal treatment performed?
Will any pain be felt?
The tooth and surrounding tissues are completely numbed with local anesthesia; the patient feels no pain during the treatment. In rare cases, additional anesthesia techniques are used.
How long does the treatment last?
The procedure takes between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of canals and the anatomy of the tooth. It is usually completed in a single session; however, multiple sessions may be required in cases of infection or repeat root canal procedures.
Will any further procedures be performed on the tooth after treatment?
After root canal treatment, a restoration (filling, onlay, or crown) to complete the tooth's structure is absolutely necessary. This step is critical for the tooth's longevity.
What is Root Canal Retreatment?
A tooth that has previously undergone root canal treatment may become infected again. In this case, the existing filling material is removed, and the canals are cleaned and refilled. Although retention is more complex than the initial treatment, when applied in appropriate cases, it allows the tooth to be kept in the mouth instead of being extracted.
Those in Ataşehir and the surrounding areas who wish to have root canal treatment can schedule an appointment with our experienced endodontists at Prodenta Dental Clinic.
