endodontic therapy

Root Canal Therapy, Sacramento Root Canal Treatment (endodontic therapy) is a dental procedure that can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.

The root canal is actually a channel that runs inside the root of the tooth and contains blood vessels, nerves, and the complex cells that make up the living tissue inside the tooth. This tissue is called the pulp.

When tooth is decayed or cracked, bacteria can get to the pulp. When the pulp tissue becomes inflamed, it is harder for blood to flow to the tissue, and the resulting pressure creates pain inside the tooth. There are two ways to treat the pain: save tooth with a root canal treatment or pull the tooth.

Treatment

steps of treatment

Complete removing of inflamed pulp tissue
Cleaning, shaping and decontamination of root canals with the use of endodontic files and irrigation solution
Obturation (filling) of the root canals with biocompatible materials (gutta percha and cement)
Post cementation with crown build up
Tooth is being prepped for permanent crown
Permanent crown cementation

Prevention

concequences

Prevention and Therapy It is important to have root canal therapy done quickly to prevent spreading of bacteria into the jawbone. The infection can cause your bone to deteriorate and weaken the structures that hold the tooth.

The best way to avoid infection of root canals is to take good daily care of your teeth with brushing and flossing. And also visit your dentist for regular check up.