Made up of two Greek words
Endo and Odont, meaning inside and tooth respectively, Endodontic is
basically a treatment of the inside of the tooth. Endodontic
treatment involves a few special treatments, while root canal is one
of the main types of endodontic treatments.
It is important to know that
inside the tooth, under the white enamel and the hard dentin layer
lays a soft tissue called the pulp. This pulp, extending from the
tooth’s crown to the roots, contains all the blood vessels, nerves
and tissues which help in the growth and development of the tooth.
However, once the tooth is mature it can survive without the pulp.
Endodontic is thus a treatment carried out to remove the pulp when it
becomes inflated, infected or dead.
When Endodontic treatment
becomes necessary?
As explained Endodontic
treatment becomes necessary when the pulp becomes, infected, inflamed
or dead due to some reason. The infection or inflammation of the pulp
may be caused by repeated dental surgeries, injury to the tooth or
decay. It is important to treat the soft tissue inside the root canal
for infection or inflammation because if it is left untreated it can
lead to pain to abscess.
Symptoms of when
Endodontic treatment becomes necessary
The main symptoms of when a
person may need to undergo endodontic treatment include
- Intense pain in the tooth
- Prolonged sensitivity to cold and hot
- Discoloration of the tooth
- Pain while touching or chewing
- Swelling and tenderness in the lymph nodes
It must be noted that in
some cases there is no signs or symptoms.
How painful is the
Endodontic treatment?
Endodontic treatment will be
carried out to relieve you from the pain caused by the inflammation
or infection to the soft tissue in the root canal (the pulp). So, it
won’t be as painful as that toothache. Courtesy the new and
innovative tools and anesthesia, most people feel real comfortable
during the endodontic treatment. The tooth may feel a little
sensitive for a few days after treatment; however the discomfort
subsides with the medication advised by the dentist.
How effective is the
Endodontic treatment?
In an endodontic treatment,
an endodontist removes the infected or inflamed pulp from the
person’s root canal. Endodontist takes due care to clean and shape
the inside of the root canal so that the infection is completely
eliminated. After cleaning the channel inside the tooth thoroughly,
the endodontist fills the hollow space and seals it up. In the next
phase, the endodontist will put a crown and other restorations on the
tooth to protect it from further infections and to help restore it to
function. It should be noted that if carried out by an experienced
dentist with utmost care, the restoration of tooth or endodontic
treatment will protect the tooth well and restore it to full function
without pain.
How much does Endodontic
treatment cost?
As in all other kinds of
treatments and surgeries, the cost of Endodontic treatment also
varies from patient to patient depending on the severity and the
complexity of the proble that is treated. You can take heart from the
fact that most insurance policies have some provision to cover for
endodontic treatments.
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