What should I ask my dentist about a root canal?

What should I ask my dentist about a root canal?

Questions to Ask Your Dentist Before a Root Canal Treatment

• What is a Root Canal?
• Is a Root Canal Treatment Painful?
• Will You Use Sedation Before the Treatment?
• What Should I Do as Part of the Aftercare?
• When Can I Go Back to Work After a Root Canal Treatment?

How bad can a cavity get before you need a root canal?

Root canal therapy may be needed if you have a decayed tooth that has reached the pulp and caused an infection. This option is chosen for severe cases when dental fillings are no longer a viable option. Persistent or severe tooth pain may be a sign you need a root canal.

What are the 3 stages of root canal treatment?

Here are the detailed explanations the 3 stages of root canal treatment

• Extirpation: Initial clean to control bacterial infection.
• Instrumentation: Thorough clean and medicine.
• Obturation: Filling the root canal.

Should I get a second opinion on root canal?

Second opinions are great way to confirm a diagnosis or learn about a different treatment plan. They’re best for evaluating treatments that require complicated or costly dental care like root canals, implants and braces.

Can I just get a filling instead of a root canal?

Fillings will be recommended if the tooth has a smaller cavity or minor tooth decay that hasn’t reached the pulp of the tooth. While the goal of a root canal is to prevent further damage to the tissue, a filling is primarily meant to restore the function and appearance of the tooth.

What are the signs that a root canal is needed?

Signs you may need root canal therapy include:

• Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure.
• Prolonged sensitivity (pain) to hot or cold temperatures (after the heat or cold has been removed)
• Discoloration (darkening) of the tooth.
• Swelling and tenderness in nearby gums.

What is C file Endo?

Maillefer C-Files are made of specially treated stainless steel for amazing stiffness and strength. The result is easier access to challenging, calcified canals. Heat-tempered steel for stiff performance. Twisted file design for greater strength.

Will antibiotics clear up a root canal infection?

However, antibiotics won’t cure your tooth infection. Oral bacterial infections cause abscesses, which are small pockets of pus and dead tissue in the mouth. Often times they look like swollen tissue or a pimple on your gums. This usually occurs near the base of the tooth where the roots are.

When should you see an endodontist for a root canal?

If the infected tooth has a complex root canal system—which is frequently an issue with multi-rooted teeth like molars or premolars—dentists may refer their patient to an endodontist.** For successful treatment, the dentist or endodontist must be able to find and clean all of the canals within the tooth.

How do you know if a tooth needs a root canal?

To confirm that a tooth does indeed require root canal treatment, the dentist will take an X-ray of the root and may perform a pulp vitality test. Most pulp tests involve placing a cold stimulus on the tooth to check for a healthy response.

Should I get a root canal or dental implants?

Saving the natural tooth is usually the best option, so root canal treatment is generally the treatment of choice. The only alternative to having a root canal is a tooth extraction and having it replaced with an implant, bridge, or denture.

What are the requirements for successful treatment of dental canals?

** For successful treatment, the dentist or endodontist must be able to find and clean all of the canals within the tooth. Molars and premolars may have slender canals that are sometimes obstructed or difficult to detect, even with high-powered microscopes and imaging systems.