Root Canal Treatment with Crown

What is a Root Canal?

Root Canal Treatment eliminates bacteria from the infected and abscessed teeth. During the Root Canal process, the pulp and bacteria in it are removed, and the surfaces inside the tooth are cleaned and disinfected to prevent reinfection and save the natural tooth.

When do you need Root Canal Treatment?

Patients generally need treatment when they notice tooth sensitivity, pain and swollen gums due to bacteria and tissue infections. When the dental X-ray shows that a severe bacterial infection damaging the pulp, then Root Canal Treatment is needed to stop the bacteria from spreading across the mouth.

List of Symptoms for Root Canal Treatment

1. Constant pain or irritation in the tooth
2. Mild to severe sensitivity to hot and cold foods.
3. Pus Drainage from the root of the tooth, gums around the tooth.
4. The greyish-black appearance of the tooth could be due to some pulp infection.
5. When your gums are sore and swollen, this may indicate that the tooth is infected.

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What are the precautions for a Root Canal with a crown?

When undergoing a Root Canal with crown treatment,

1. Avoid eating sticky food that can irritate the temporary filling during the procedure.
2. Build the habit of brushing and flossing according to the instruction given by your dentist.
3. Eat soft foods for the first few days.
4. Avoid hard, crunchy, hot, and spicy foods.

How does a Root Canal Procedure work?

Here are the steps that the dentist performs during Root Canal Treatment.

The first step is to numb the infected tooth and the surrounding gums. Then the endodontist removes the decayed pulp and tooth structure then cleans the tooth space. After that, the tooth is sealed with a dental filling, and the dentist will recommend a crown to protect the remaining tooth and prevent infection.

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Do You Always Need a Crown after a Root Canal?

Root Canal Treatment removes the infected pulp from the tooth and cleans the tooth's pulp chamber. After the Root Canal Treatment, it is necessary, mainly for your back teeth, to have a dental crown placed on the remedy tooth. The front teeth are not under as much pressure, so they can be restored with a dental filling and left without a crown (if maximum tooth structure is not lost due to decay). The crown is placed to save the tooth and prevent fracture of the concerned due tooth while undergoing chewing forces. General dentists recommend dental crowns to ensure security and maintain the longevity of the tooth after Root Canal Treatment.

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