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Root Canal Treatment In Bangalore

What is Root Canal Treatment?

  • Root canal treatment may be the best choice if you want to save your damaged or infected tooth.

  • This procedure involves removing the soft inner part of the tooth called the dental pulp.

  • You could have the damaged or infected pulp removed to preserve the tooth structure with a RCT.

 

You need this tooth saving procedure if there is an infection or inflammation in the tooth root. It is a simple procedure where your dentist removes the infected tooth pulp and nerves in the tooth root. The insides of your tooth root canal get cleaned and shaped. Your dentist places a crown on your tooth to restore it to the origin function.

 

You may consider saving a infected tooth instead of removing it. If you leave your tooth untreated, the infection could spread to other parts of your body. You could opt for a RCT if you want to keep your natural teeth.

How long should pain last after RCT?

  • You may experience mild pain after a successful root canal treatment. The pain would subside in a few days and you must maintain oral hygiene. You could expect discomfort and sensitivity for a few days. Your dentist has removed the nerve root from your tooth. Yet, you may still have small nerves in the tissues and ligaments surrounding your tooth. The tissue around your gums may remain inflamed or swollen for some days.

 

  • Yet, if you experience severe pain after the treatment it may be a sign that something is wrong. There could be leakage from the tooth pulp chamber as the sealant may have eroded. Another root canal which needs treatment may have led to a tooth infection.

 

  • You must consult your dentist if you experience severe pain after root treatment. You may consider extra treatment to relieve the pain after the treatment.

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Can we drink alcohol after RCT?

You may consider not drinking alcohol for 48 hours after the root treatment. It is because consuming alcohol may hamper the healing process. Moreover, alcohol consumption may cause drowsiness after the treatment.

 

The Dentist advises you to take antibiotics after the root canal treatment. If you consume alcohol it could affect the rate at which antibiotics get absorbed into your body. Its best to avoid alcohol until you are completely healed after root canal treatment.

Can we smoke after a RCT procedure?

You may avoid smoking for at least 24 hours after the root canal treatment. Yet, it is better if you don’t smoke for an even longer period of 4-6 days as it could strain your tender gums. Smoking impacts your body’s ability to fight gum and tooth infection.

 

It could raise the risk of gum inflammation and tooth infection. You may have to undergo further treatment after the root canal treatment. Smoking slows the healing process. It may affect blood clotting after root canal treatment.

How much does it cost for root canal treatment procedure? 

Well, root canal treatment helps save your natural tooth. You cannot put a price on the value of your teeth, oral hygiene and good health. A perfect set of pearly whites and a dazzling smile are priceless.

 

You may get root canal treatment and save your natural tooth for just around Rs 3,000 - Rs 4000 (economy). You could opt for root canal treatment- pro taper manual and root canal treatment - rotary at around Rs 5,000 - Rs 7,000. But, repeat root canal treatment may cost you around Rs 8,000.

How much time does RCT take?

A simple root canal treatment takes around 30 to 60 minutes. You may consider spending around 90 minutes in the dentist’s chair. Schedule your other appointments so that it doesn’t affect your treatment procedure.

 

Your dentist will remove the infected tooth pulp. He then seals the root canal to prevent bacteria from entering it. It takes time and you may have to schedule another appointment to complete the treatment.

 

You may consider spending two to three hours if you have a infected tooth. Yet, developments in technology could mean your RCT may complete in a single setting.

 

If you have gum swelling, tooth pain or a tooth abscess, you may need to make at least a couple of visits to the dentist. The tooth and surrounding tissues are free of bacteria before sealing the root canal. You may find the procedure tiring if your dentist completes it in one go. The procedure can extend in two sessions if you find keeping your mouth open for too long.

How is RCT done?

  • Your dentist will create an opening in the top part of your tooth using a small drill. He would then use a small file to clear away the infected tooth pulp from the insides of your tooth.

 

  • The dentist uses files to shape the inner chamber of your tooth. He irrigates with water to drain away any remaining tooth pulp. An antimicrobial solution would kill bacteria, keeping your tooth free from infection.

 

  • You could find the dentist cleaning and drying the inner chamber of your tooth. He then seals the root canals with a rubber-like material (gutta percha).

 

  • Your dentist would then close the tooth opening with a temporary filling. Your dentist completes the RCT by placing a permanent crown at the top of your tooth.

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