Millions of teeth are treated and saved each year with the root canal treatment (RCT) or endodontic treatment. RCT is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. It aims at getting rid of the infection from inside a tooth. Root canal treatment is advised for
Beneath the hard part of your tooth (enamel & dentin) a soft tissue called pulp is found inside each tooth. The pulp consists of nerves and blood vessels. When the pulp is infected or injured it causes severe pain. If this infection is left untreated, the infection might get into your bloodstream leading to sepsis. Hence root canal treatment is performed to prevent the spread of infection. After the pulp is removed, the root canal is cleaned and disinfected. After this, root canals are filled by suitable biocompatible material. Following root canal procedure, a crown is generally placed over the treated tooth to add strength while chewing.
We use the most advanced laser technology during our root canal procedures. Even after meticulous cleaning and disinfection of the root canal, some bacteria can be present in the root canal walls. When laser beam is introduced into the root canal it completely kills the remnant bacteria and debris making the canals cleaner and more sterile. This is why exactly the root canal treatment success rates are higher at R.K. Dental Clinic.