Root Canal Treatment

Before treating the infection in the root canal, the bacteria causing it needs do be removed. This process is done by removing the tooth or removing the bacteria from the root canal system. Once the bacteria are removed, the root canal will be filled up and the tooth will be sealed with a filling or crown. The procedure is done using local anesthetic so the patient will not feel any pain or discomfort.  After the root canal treatment the tooth can last around 10 years, in most of the cases it can last for a lifetime.

• Patients who suffer from infections in the dental pulp

• Both male and female patients who are at a good health condition

• Patients who are healthy both mentally and physically

• Patients with healthy gums

• Patients over the age of 16

• X-rays will be taken of the tooth

• Alcohol must be avoided at least 12 hours before the treatment

• Smoking must be avoided 12 hours before the treatment

• Patients must avoid biting on hard foods until the treatment is complete

• Patients must maintain a good oral hygiene

• Patients must take care to not consume too much sugary food

• Patients must give up smoking if they do so

• Patients must brush the teeth twice a day and use floss once a day

• Patients must take medication prescribed by the dentist

Just like every treatment there are some risks with a root canal treatment like

• Loss of the teeth
• Developing abscess at the root of teeth
• Allergic reaction to materials used

Dental pulp – center of a tooth

Abscess – pus, which has built up around a tissue

Local anesthesia – induces absence of sensation to a specific part of the body.

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Before the infection in the root canal can be treated, the bacteria needs do be removed. This process is done by removing the tooth or removing the bacteria from the root canal system. Once the bacteria are removed the root canal will be filled up and the tooth will be sealed with a filling or crown. The procedure is done using local anesthetic so the patient will not feel any pain or discomfort.

The treatment usually takes from an hour minimum to perform, and the duration and visits to the dentist can increase depending on the situation.

Patients can return to work straight away after the treatment as long as they feel comfortable.

The treatment is suitable for men and women over the age of 16.

Just like every treatment there are some risks with a root canal treatment like

• Loss of the teeth
• Developing abscess at the root of teeth
• Allergic reaction to materials used

The recommended stay in Turkey for Root Canal Treatment is 1 – 2 days including consultation before and after the treatment. The duration of the treatment can change depending on the situation.