It's no secret that visiting a dentist is not an easy thing for most people. Usually when we go to a certain doctor, in a routine matter, we are not anxious and not afraid, unless we know that we have to undergo complex treatment. With a dentist, it's different. A lot of people are scared and anxious, every time they need to come to him for a check-up or treatment, even if it's a small and marginal thing.
This is all the more true when we hear that we have to undergo a root canal. These two words are very threatening to us and make us afraid. This happens because of the understanding that this is a more complex treatment than a regular filling treatment, and this is certainly true if in the past we used the treatment and felt uncomfortable during or after it.
This is not always supposed to be the case, and it has to be said that not everyone needs to undergo a root canal. If the teeth are properly cared for and maintained, then we can easily go through a lifetime without having to go to the doctor to receive such treatment. On the other hand, if we haven't gone through it yet and need to move, it's recommended to understand what it is and how it's carried out, so that we know what to expect and how to prepare for it.
What is a root canal?
Root canal treatment is a treatment done in the deep part of the tooth, in order to remove the decay that has managed to pass through the dentin layer of the tooth and descend to its pulp, i.e. the inner part of the tooth, a tissue that contains blood vessels and nerves. In such a case, the damage to the tooth can be significant and if we do not make sure to go to the doctor and perform a root canal treatment, then we may produce damage that will require us to undergo a tooth extraction in the future and may even cause extensive damage to the entire area.
The treatment is done by a dentist who specializes in root canal treatments, not every doctor knows how to perform this type of treatment. Usually he will come to a decision whether Perform a root canal treatment In the event that damage to the tooth is discovered on an x-ray or during a routine examination, or in contrast, if the patient complains of severe pain and then it is discovered that there is tooth pulp decay.
The treatment will be carried out after tests and x-rays of the area. In the first stage, the doctor will numb the gums and then the entire area until the root is erect, later he will open a hole in the crown of the tooth, clean the root canals from all the infected tissues, then seal them well, and in order to preserve the crown that may break, he will stick a temporary structure until a complete restoration and restoration is carried out. The treatment can last between 45 minutes and an hour.
How do you prepare for such treatment?
It is not easy to prepare for a root canal treatment, so it is recommended to try to come calm, you can ask the doctor to put soothing music in the background and maybe even a favorite TV show, in order to distract you. Basically, the painful stages are mainly the anesthetic injections, since after that you don't feel anything from the treatment.