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Does the tooth need special care or additional treatment after root canal treatment?
3 months ago
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Dr. Amir Abbas Mashari
تهرانEndodontist, root treatment specialist
After root canal treatment, you should not chew or bite anything with the treated tooth until you visit your dentist for the second time.... Since the tooth is not irritable and prone to fracture, you should visit your dentist as soon as possible for a complete restoration.... Otherwise, you only need oral health including brushing, cleaning and regular checkups and flossing. Other teeth are normal....In rare cases, a root-treated tooth does not heal or the pain continues....Sometimes the tooth may succeed even several years after treatment....Often when this happens, redoing the root canal can save the tooth.
What other treatments does a tooth treated with root canal treatment need?
Recent trauma, deep decay, or loosening, cracking, or fracture can cause a new infection in your tooth.
Can all teeth be treated with roots?
Most teeth are treatable....sometimes the tooth cannot be saved because root canals are not available, the roots are severely damaged, the tooth has insufficient bone support, or the tooth cannot be restored....however, advances in root canals make it possible to save teeth that were lost even years ago....when root canal treatment may not be able to save the root.. What can I eat after root canal treatment?
After root canal treatment, try to eat soft foods that require little chewing, such as potatoes, yogurt, eggs, and fish, and avoid hard or hot foods that may damage your teeth.. Some dentists recommend not eating for a few hours until the anesthesia wears off and you can eat your cheeks and tongue.
How is root canal treatment done?
When the endodontist removes the infected pulp and nerve from the root of the tooth, a root canal is performed... inside the root canal, cleaning and shaping is done, then the space is sealed with a prosthesis.... After that, the dentist places a veneer on the tooth to protect the tooth and restore it to its original function.
What to expect after root canal treatment?
In the first few days after a root canal, some patients experience sensitivity, swelling, or inflammation, while others experience stinging or a reaction to medications provided by the endodontist. Regardless of symptoms, an appointment is almost always necessary.
Does the treatment kill the root of the tooth?
Root treatment does not destroy the tooth, and the tooth can function normally after root canal treatment is completed.... However, root canals destroy the nerves inside the tooth, but these nerves have very little function in a fully formed tooth.
Do you need veneers after root canal treatment?
The need for veneers after root canal treatment depends greatly on the position of the tooth in the mouth and the teeth towards the back, such as molars and premolars, which are more for chewing. In general, front teeth and canines, which are not for chewing, do not always need veneers.
Can root canal treatment fail?
Root canals can fail for a variety of reasons, including failure to clean the canals, a fractured crown or internal seal... basically, anything that causes a tooth that has already had a root canal to become infected and affect other teeth will cause the treatment to fail.
What happens if you don't do root canal treatment?
If left untreated, tooth infection can spread to other parts of the body and even be life-threatening in some cases.. ##### **To see the types of treatment plans related to root canal treatment, refer to the consultation and treatment plan section**.
##### **If you want to receive an appointment for root canal treatment in the office, call the phone numbers of Dr. Meshari's dental clinic.**
##### **Also, the consultants of this center will answer your possible questions.**
https://www.aae.org/patients/root-canal-treatment/what-is-a-root-canal/root-canal-explained/
