Root Canal Therapy in Sutherland

In most cases, root canal therapy can be completed in one or two dental visits. On the first visit, the dentist will take out the infected dental pulp and clean the inside of the tooth. A temporary filling will be placed in the tooth to protect it until the second visit, when the dental laboratory has finished making the dental crown.

The second visit will involve placing the crown on the tooth. At The Smile Space, we offer same-day CEREC crowns, so we can complete root canal therapy in Sutherland in just one visit.

Once you’ve had a root canal, it’s important to take good care of your teeth to avoid further issues. Your dentist will give you specific instructions, but there are some general things to keep in mind. Here are some dos and don’ts to follow after a root canal:

Dos:

• Do take pain medication as prescribed.
  The procedure may cause discomfort;  pain medication can help ease this.
  
  
• Do brush and floss regularly.
  It is necessary to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss daily. This will help remove plaque and bacteria from your teeth and gums.
  
  
• Do eat soft foods for a few days after the root canal procedure.
  It will give your teeth time to heal.
  
  
• Do eat a balanced diet. Eating a healthy diet will help keep your teeth and gums strong.
  
  
• Do see your dentist for regular check-ups and routine cleanings every six months.
  It will help keep your mouth healthy and prevent future problems.

Don’ts:

• Don’t chew on hard foods.
  To prevent tooth damage, you should avoid eating hard foods for at least 24 hours after the procedure.
  
  
• Don’t miss your follow-up appointment with your dentist.
  Follow-up appointments are important so your dentist can check the results of the root canal procedure. Missing this dental appointment could lead to further problems.
  
  
• Don’t smoke.
  Your risk of developing a mouth infection increases if you smoke.
  
  
• Don’t consume too many sugary foods and drinks.
  Limit your intake of foods and drinks high in sugar, as they can erode your tooth enamel and cause decay.

Thanks to advances in technology and techniques, root canal therapy is now safer than ever. According to a 2016 research, endodontic treatment has reported success rates of 86% to 98%. This means that most people who undergo root canal therapy experience successful results. 

A few potential risks are associated with the procedure, such as inflammation, infection, and root canal damage. But these are minor and can be easily managed by your dentist. Root canal therapy is an important tool in protecting oral health and should be performed by a qualified dentist.

A root canal treatment can take two visits, each lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes or more, depending on the number of canals the infected tooth has. Molars can have up to four canals, premolars usually have one or two, and canines and incisors only have one tooth root.