WHAT IS CANAL TREATMENT?
Root canal treatment is the process of removing the nerve tissue in the inner part of the tooth and the root canal.
In our clinic, this treatment, supported by rotary file systems and advanced imaging methods, is completed quickly and reliably. The success rate of root canal treatment, which is suitable for the anatomical structure of the root and is done correctly, is over 90%.
Root canal treatment is often completed in 1-2 sessions, depending on the problem in the tooth.
WHY IS CANAL TREATMENT APPLIED?
Root canal treatment
-Deep bruise,
-Old deep fill,
-Trauma
-Can be applied for prosthetic reasons.
ATTENTION BETWEEN AND AFTER TREATMENT SESSIONS
It is normal to feel discomfort in your tooth for the first 2-3 days after the treatment and to feel pain when you press on it for a while. Although this situation varies from person to person, it can last for 2-3 weeks. In the light of your dentist’s recommendations, you can use painkillers.
In this case, the expected recovery process is; It is the end of the pain caused by pressing on the tooth, decreasing day by day. You can think of it like wound healing. If this pain increases, contact us.
In some cases, although rare, you may need to use antibiotics to support treatment.
After the treatment, we can return to our normal life, however, no food should be eaten before the numbness in the tooth and area goes away.
In addition, chewing hard foods should be avoided before the upper restoration of the tooth is complete.
Even if you do not have a complaint after the root canal treatment, six-month routine dentist checks should not be neglected.