Teeth have 3 layers. The outermost enamel layer is the hard layers of the tooth, the dentin layer in the middle, and the soft part called pulp is located in the innermost part. The pulp tissue provides the continuation of the vitality and nutrition of the tooth with the vessels and nerves it contains. Some conditions such as deep caries, trauma, fracture may cause the pulp to get sick. In such cases, the pulp is removed and the canals are filled with appropriate materials. This treatment is called root canal treatment. Even if the teeth are damaged by root canal treatment, they can become able to serve in the mouth for a long time.
Is Root Canal Treatment Painful?
Since these procedures are performed under local anaesthesia, the patient feels absolutely no pain.
How Long Does Root Canal Treatment Take?
Depending on the condition of the tooth, the treatment can be completed in a single session or it can take 2 or 3 sessions. This is completely related to how infected the tooth is.
Why Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is a miracle treatment that saves the tooth from extraction and keeps it in the mouth longer. In the past, the decision of extraction was made immediately for very decayed teeth. Thanks to the developing dentistry and changing preventive perspectives, it is now possible to save the tooth and make it function even if only the root remains in the mouth, or even if the inflammation has damaged the surrounding tissues and bone.
