According to the American Association of Endodontists, over 15 million root canal treatments are done every year. Many people have a misconception that root canal treatment is painful, refraining them from visiting the dentist’s office when needed.

15% of people in the United States itself avoid getting root canal therapy because they are scared of the procedure or don’t want to spend money on their oral treatment. This is where things go wrong. 

Delaying any kind of oral treatment negatively affects one’s health in the long run. If you want to clarify your doubts concerning root canal treatment and the procedure involved, scroll down for more information.

 

Table of Contents

Feel Free to Skip Ahead if One Topic Catches your Eye

1. What is Root Canal Treatment?

2. 5 Common Signs Indicating that you Need Root Canal Treatment

3. How is the Root Canal Treatment Done?

4. Advantages of Root Canal Treatment

5. Do I need a Dental Crown after RCT?

6. Recovery After Root Canal Treatment

7. Cost of Root Canal Treatment in Delhi NCR

Take Away

 

1. What is Root Canal Treatment?

Root Canal Therapy is a standard dental procedure that follows the removal of the soft tissue in the centre of the teeth due to the formation of infection and inflammation. The centre is called the pulp and consists of tissues, nerve endings, and blood vessels. 

The procedure is done to remove the infected pulp tissue from the root canal and prevent the risks of further reinfection. Once the infected part of the root canal is removed and cleaned, the area is then resealed to prevent risks of deterioration.

In general terms, there are two different types of root canal treatment:

Single Visit Root Canal Treatment  (h3 Tag)– also known as the single-visit endodontic therapy, it is a non-surgical procedure that is done via chemomechanical procedures in a single dental appointment.

Laser Root Canal Treatment  (h3 Tag)– this procedure uses laser radiation to perish the bacterial infection and get rid of the debris present in the pulp of the root canal. 

 

2. 5 Common Signs Indicating that you Need Root Canal Treatment

Here is a list of the top five signs that you need to undergo a root canal treatment:

• Consistent and severe pain while chewing and biting into the food

• A chipped or cracked tooth

• The appearance of pimples on the gums

• Heightened tooth sensitivity

• Swelling in the gums

 

3. How is the Root Canal Treatment Done?

A root canal therapy is done in the dental office by a professional endodontist. 

Here are the steps involved:

Anesthesia – the dentist starts by applying a numbing gel around the infected tooth and the gum that will be treated. Later, if needed, a local anesthetic drug is injected into the gums near the tooth where the treatment will be done.

Removing the pulp – the second step is to remove the pulp by making a small opening on the top of the infected tooth. The dentist then uses a file to take out the infected pulp carefully.

Medication – once the infected pulp is removed and the tooth is cleaned, the dentist follows it up by applying a thick layer of antibiotic ointment to get rid of the infection once and for all. Once it is done, the dentist uses a sealer paste to fill and seal the infected tooth that he treated.

Filling – the dentist also serves the top of the treated tooth with some restorative filling to prevent further damage caused by saliva.

 

4. Advantages of Root Canal Treatment

If you are struggling with constant pain and inflammation around the infected tooth, here are a few advantages you can experience with a root canal treatment.

• It is a pain-free procedure that uses anesthesia.

• It is a quick process when done under the guidance of an experienced endodontist.

• It prevents the risks of further reinfection of the tooth after the treatment.

• It reduces the constant pain and swelling that affect your regular eating habits.

• It effectively restores the normal functioning of the tooth, eliminating the need for tooth extraction.

 

5. Do I need a Dental Crown after RCT?

Your endodontist will most likely advise you to get a dental crown. Having a dental crown after the RCT helps reinforce the natural health and function of the infected tooth and the gum around it.

The crown helps in sealing the tooth after the treatment and strengthens it as well. The dental crown after an RCT is primarily done for the beck teeth in the oral cavity.

 

6. Recovery After Root Canal Treatment

After the root canal therapy, the patient will likely experience mild pain and inflammation for the coming two days, which then gradually fizzles out. The only thing you need to take care of is proper oral hygiene after the treatment. In case these symptoms don’t go down after 3-4 days of the treatment, consult your dentist for a follow-up.

There could be a few factors that could affect the recovery timeline, including:

• Age

• Maintenance of oral hygiene

• Effectiveness of the treatment

At the Ministry of Smile, you get the best treatment with full instructions on how to maintain your healthy smile following the therapy.

 

7. Cost of Root Canal Treatment in Delhi NCR

In case you are getting the treatment done in Delhi NCR, the treatment should cost somewhere between INR 6,000 to INR 15,000, depending on where you are getting it from.

Factors affecting the cost of the treatment:

• The severity of the damage caused in your tooth/teeth

• Location of the infected tooth

• Tests, imaging, and the doctor’s consultation charges

• The clinic you are getting it from

At the Ministry of Smile, you can avail the best treatment at affordable costs.

 

Take Away

Root Canal is a very important dental procedure that you should get done immediately without any delay. Instead of falling prey to the myths and misconceptions, seek the facts and understand how easy and effortless the procedure is. Make sure that you get it done from a reputed clinic and under a board-certified endodontist with years of experience.