ROOT CANAL TREATMENT (RCT)

Root Canal Treatment is a procedure used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and the pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.

“Root canal” is the term used to describe the natural cavity within the center of the tooth. The nerve and the pulp chamber is the soft area within the root canal. The tooth’s nerve lies within the root canal.

  • Root canal treatment is the most preferred treatment to retain the natural tooth against conditions like tooth decay, leading to pain, fracture or cracks in the tooth.
  • The treatment is done under Local anaesthesia which makes it a painless procedure.

When do you require RCT?

  • If you experience persistent tooth pain, you may require a root canal.
  • You may feel pain deep in the bone or referred pain in your face, jaw or other teeth.
  • You may also have a pimple on your gum, gum boil, abscess, parulis.
  • If your tooth is changing colour you may require to visit a dentist.
  • If you have a cracked tooth due to accident, contact support or if you chew on something hard you may require RCT.
  • Does your tooth hurt when you eat warm food or eat an ice-cream: You may need a root canal if the pain persists for an extended period of time.