The Root canal treatment, which is also called the endodontic (“endow” – inside, “don’t” – tooth). This is a set of specialized procedures which are designed to treat the problems of the soft pulp or nerve tissue inside the tooth. While some mistakenly think of it as an unusually painful treatment, however in most of the cases the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. It’s actually one of the most effective ways of relieving of the tooth pain.
A root canal sequential procedure becomes necessary when the infection or inflammation develops in the pulp tissue of the tooth. The Pulp tissue consists of the connective tissue, blood vessels and nerve cells which explain why a problem here may cause you to feel intense pain. Gradually, the pain may go away… at least temporarily. Without the proper treatment, however, the infection won’t. It can lead to a dental abscess and may even contribute to the systemic problems in other parts of the body.
Causes of the Root Canal Problems
The Decayed tooth with excessive infection needing root canal treatment.
The Root canal problems stem from the excessive excruciating infection and the inflammation of the tooth’s pulp tissue. One of the potential cause of the infection is deep tooth decay. The Untreated dental cavities eventually allow the bacteria to work their way down to the center of the tooth, where they may infect the rule pulp tissue. Another path by which the bacteria may come into contact with pulp is via the cracked or chipped teeth. Any opening in the protective enamel coating has the potential to allow the bacteria access to the tooth’s pulp.
The Trauma to the tooth which is the kind that might result from an automobile accident or sports injury, for example — is also a major cause of pulp tissue damage. In this case, it’s very important to seek the proper treatment immediately, both to try and save the tooth and to prevent future problems.
In some special cases, the extensive dental work itself may cause the damage to the pulp tissue which will need to be treated via a root canal. Having the multiple fillings or restorations on the same tooth increases the chances of this type of injury. Occasionally, common procedures like orthodontics or crown preparation may eventually lead to root canal problems.