One of the hardest types of body pains to experience is when one has agony in his tooth. That annoying feeling that just never appears to go away is so troublesome to handle you that you would just want to yank your tooth out if you might. So you go to your dentist to seek treatment and on checking your tooth the dentist would make it plain that you want a root canal.

What's a root canal? This dental process is known as such as the “root” of the tooth, the pulp of the tooth which leads down toward the roots, will be extracted along with the remainder of the nerve endings of that tooth. This is done to take away the discomfort that the person is feeling at the very same time still save the tooth. The pulp often gets infected due to improper care of your tooth leading to swelling that causes you so much agony and pain.

The term of this process is called the endodontic treatment. While most dentists are taught to do root canals, the more highly trained ones that concentrate on this sort of procedure are called endodontists. When the root canal is treated, the pulp of the tooth is removed and all the canals including the pulp chamber of the tooth are filled and sealed in order to prevent bacteria from going into the tooth.

Why is it necessary to have a root canal? Aside from it being the sole process that may stop the agony you are feeling, this is the only way for you to save your tooth. The very last thing that a dentist would suggest is to extract your tooth which will lead on to the misalignment of your set of teeth. One of the reasons why you will need a root canal is if a tooth has become abscessed. The death of the pulp in your tooth will lead to a puss to form round the gums. It is in the shape of a little bump which forms round the dead root. If left untreated it is going to grow and may even spread to surrounding bones or tissue. In some unusual cases it can even cause death particularly if the bacteria has seeped into the blood.

Another reasons would be if you happen to have a deep cavity. Tooth decay that extends way deep down into the tooth and reaches the pulp will need a root canal. In a number of cases you won't feel any agony or discomfort but the procedure needs to be done in order to take away the rot together with the rest of the nerve endings.

How is the process done? The first thing that a dentist will do is to offer you a local anesthetic. A rubber damn is then placed round the affected tooth to stop the bacteria from your saliva from entering while the treatment is in progress. Next, the dentist makes an opening on the tooth to be well placed to reach the root canal and ultimately , down to the inflamed pulp. The next thing that he will do is to increase the root canal so he could remove the pulp completely. Once this is done he can seal it and fill the canal. The opening is then sealed with a temporary or long-lasting filling.

Lionel Piedmont, the writer, employed the resources provided by the site of Verde Pointe Dental Associates, dentists serving the Marietta, Georgia area.