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Endodontic Therapy: What is it and Steps Involved in it.

What is an endodontic treatment? Endodontic therapy is also known as root canal therapy. In this treatment, the infected pulp of the tooth is removed to protect it from further microbial attack. When the infected pulp is removed, the tooth is saved from additional infections and deterioration. The root canals and the hollows of the tooth are full of nerve tissues and blood vessels and other cells. These tissues, blood vessels, and cells are called dental pulp. When is an endodontic therapy suggested? Endodontic therapy or root canal therapy is suggested when the tooth is severely damaged by tooth decay and can no longer be restored by dental fillings. Sometimes the infection reaches the pulp and roots of the tooth, and the only way of saving the tooth is pulpectomy and root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is also suggested when there is an infection in the pulp of the tooth due to an injury or blow to the tooth. What are the different preparations done before the root...

Root Canal Therapy: Guide to a painless treatment

Do you feel that you have a severely damaged tooth or that your tooth is severely decayed and gives you immense pain? Then you might need to undergo a Root Canal Treatment . You might have heard or read that this treatment could cause you pain but that's just a myth. If your dentist recommends you a root canal procedure on your dental visit, then you should proceed it without fear as the goal of this treatment is to remove the pain rather than causing or increasing it. Millions of people repair and save their teeth with successful root canal treatments each year. Why is Root canal treatment required? You might feel apprehensive about the treatment and might have questions about why you need it. So, it is imperative to know why you might need to undergo this procedure. The tooth contains a hard white layer called enamel beneath which is a softer layer called dentin. The inner part consists of a pulp chamber that includes the root canal system and the pulp. T...