All You Need to Know About Root Canal Treatment in Burlington

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Everything You Need to Know About Root Canal
Treatment
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Root Canal Treatment

• Root canal treatment is also called an endodontic
  treatment
• A root canal treatment is used to save a tooth
  that is badly infected, and involves the removal
  of infection from inside a tooth.
• During the procedure, the nerve and pulp are
  removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned
  and sealed.
• Without the appropriate treatment, the tissue
  surrounding the tooth becomes infected and may
  result in the formation of abscesses
• Although it is thought to be very painful, it is
  in fact a pain-relieving treatment.

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Symptoms

• Severe or unbearable dental pain.
• Tenderness or swelling in gums and in the area
  around tooth.
• Darkened tooth.
• Appearance of a bump right beneath the gums or
  outside the gums.
• Increased dental sensitivity to hot and cold
  temperatures.

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Step-by-Step Procedure

1. X-ray - to see the shape of root canals and to
   check infected areas.
2. Local Anaesthesia - to numb the area near the
   tooth
3. Drilling - a small hole on the surface of the
   tooth and removal of the diseased and dead pulp
   tissues.
4. Decontamination the now hollow area is
   decontaminated and filled with a filling called
   gutta percha.
5. Restoration of the tooth - a dental crown or
   filling is applied since the tooth with no pulp
   is fragile and becomes brittle over time.

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Prevention Measures

• Brush your teeth properly twice a day
• Use toothpaste that contains fluoride
• Floss your teeth once a day to prevent the
  build-up of bacteria
• Avoid food rich in sugar and starch and follow a
  healthy diet
• Regularly visit your dentist for oral check-ups

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Contact Us

• Root canal treatment is a very important
  procedure to save and restore your infected
  tooth. If you need a root canal treatment in
  Burlington then visit Desired Smiles

Address2180 Itabashi Way Unit CBurlington, ON
L7M 5A5Call [phone] or (905)
332-0105Websitewww.desiredsmiles.com