Each tooth is made up of two parts, the dentin is the inner part and the enamel is the outer part. In the center of the tooth are blood vessels and nerves. They are located in a very small canal which is known as the living part of the tooth. When the nerves are dead or damaged, pain becomes unbearable, especially if the tooth develops an abscess. The reasons for Dental Root Canals in Salem OR are:
- Presence of bacteria and pus in the canal that causes an abscess;
- Dead tooth nerves;
- Tooth nerve that does not show any sign of healing;
- The root can be used as an anchor in order to install a crown.
In all these situations, the best solution is to undergo a root canal. Dental root canals in Salem OR involves emptying, cleaning, sterilizing and sealing the canal or channels of the tooth. The patient’s dead tooth can be preserved by performing this procedure quickly. What are the preliminary symptoms for a root canal treatment? The tooth hurts and may have some signs of swelling. It is, however, possible to have an abscess and some decay which killed the nerve. In some of these cases, the person never experiences any pain.
How does a dentist determine the need for a root canal treatment? A few tests should be performed to confirm that the nerve is dead or damaged. First, the dentist should take an x-ray of the root. A percussion test is performed by bumping the tooth lightly using a small tool. In the case of an abscess, the tooth is much more painful.
Dentists also do a cold test. This involves applying an iced cotton swab to the teeth. Normally the teeth should feel cold. If a tooth feels extreme cold or no cold, it is damaged or dead. Generally, the tooth is anesthetized, although it is possible to proceed without anesthesia when the tooth is completely dead.
The aim is to avoid contamination by saliva and to not allow the disinfectant products used to seep into the mouth. The top of the tooth is then drilled until the nerves are located. The canal is cleaned using manual or mechanical instruments. Different products are then applied to disinfect the interior of the canals and the canal is sealed. Contact Riverfront Dental LLC for more details.
