For the root canal treatment of the lower molars which block will act with out pain to the patient
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Many patients worry about root canal treatment pain and may put off getting the treatment they require because of fear it will hurt. Fortunately, the anaesthetic technology used by dentists these days means the procedure can be performed with minimal discomfort. It should feel no different to having a regular filling, except it will take a while longer.
For patients experiencing significant root canal pain prior to treatment, endodontic therapy in fact provides considerable relief.
Many patients report having greater discomfort in their jaw (as a result of holding it wide open for so long) than in the treated tooth.
Your dentist should administer anaesthetic before starting any work. Due to the length of treatment, this numbing medicine may need to be “topped up”. Ask your dentist for a way to signal if you start feeling pain at any point during the treatment. Often all you need to do is raise your hand to let them know if you’re not comfortable.
If you’re feeling particularly nervous about your root canal treatment, you may be able to have an IV sedative while the work is done. This doesn’t knock you out completely, like a general anaesthetic would, but it deeply relaxes you so you don’t feel anxious and barely remember the experience.
Regular painkillers should ease any discomfort after treatment
Managing pain after root canal surgery
Root canal recovery shouldn’t be painful, but your restored tooth may swollen or sensitive for a few days. During this time you can take ibuprofen or paracetamol to ease any discomfort.
You may find it more comfortable to only eat soft foods until your mouth feels back to normal.
If you experience continuing pain after taking painkillers or notice any other side-effects you should contact your dentist straight away. This is a sign of a failed root canal procedure and you may need extra dental care.
Root canal complications and problems
Despite the relatively high success rate of endodontic treatment, some patients do experience problems. Root canal complications can occur anywhere from a few days to a few years after the initial treatment.
A failed root canal can be the result of:
The dentist missing a canal during initial treatmentA canal being incompletely treated (i.e. the tip of the canal left untreated)Tissue left inside the toothA fracture to the rootLeakage of bacteria
If any of these complications arise, your dentist or endodontist will assess your tooth to see whether root canal re-treatment can be performed. The process for this is much the same as the original treatment, although it is complicated by the presence of the artificial tooth filling.
A dental implant can replace a tooth which has failed root canal work
In most cases, the alternative to root canal re-treatment is extraction. Patients who don’t wish to undergo further root canal therapy may instead choose to have the problem tooth replaced with a dental bridge or implant.
If a root canal fails because of re-infection at the tip of the root, it may be possible to perform endodontic surgery. This involves making a small incision in the gum to access the root tip directly. This allows the original structure from previous treatment to remain in place.
If you are concerned you may have a failed root canal, contact your dentist as soon as possible. The earlier it is treated, the less opportunity there is for the bacteria to cause more damage.
And remember, having regular dental checkups and maintaining good oral hygiene will reduce your chances .
For patients experiencing significant root canal pain prior to treatment, endodontic therapy in fact provides considerable relief.
Many patients report having greater discomfort in their jaw (as a result of holding it wide open for so long) than in the treated tooth.
Your dentist should administer anaesthetic before starting any work. Due to the length of treatment, this numbing medicine may need to be “topped up”. Ask your dentist for a way to signal if you start feeling pain at any point during the treatment. Often all you need to do is raise your hand to let them know if you’re not comfortable.
If you’re feeling particularly nervous about your root canal treatment, you may be able to have an IV sedative while the work is done. This doesn’t knock you out completely, like a general anaesthetic would, but it deeply relaxes you so you don’t feel anxious and barely remember the experience.
Regular painkillers should ease any discomfort after treatment
Managing pain after root canal surgery
Root canal recovery shouldn’t be painful, but your restored tooth may swollen or sensitive for a few days. During this time you can take ibuprofen or paracetamol to ease any discomfort.
You may find it more comfortable to only eat soft foods until your mouth feels back to normal.
If you experience continuing pain after taking painkillers or notice any other side-effects you should contact your dentist straight away. This is a sign of a failed root canal procedure and you may need extra dental care.
Root canal complications and problems
Despite the relatively high success rate of endodontic treatment, some patients do experience problems. Root canal complications can occur anywhere from a few days to a few years after the initial treatment.
A failed root canal can be the result of:
The dentist missing a canal during initial treatmentA canal being incompletely treated (i.e. the tip of the canal left untreated)Tissue left inside the toothA fracture to the rootLeakage of bacteria
If any of these complications arise, your dentist or endodontist will assess your tooth to see whether root canal re-treatment can be performed. The process for this is much the same as the original treatment, although it is complicated by the presence of the artificial tooth filling.
A dental implant can replace a tooth which has failed root canal work
In most cases, the alternative to root canal re-treatment is extraction. Patients who don’t wish to undergo further root canal therapy may instead choose to have the problem tooth replaced with a dental bridge or implant.
If a root canal fails because of re-infection at the tip of the root, it may be possible to perform endodontic surgery. This involves making a small incision in the gum to access the root tip directly. This allows the original structure from previous treatment to remain in place.
If you are concerned you may have a failed root canal, contact your dentist as soon as possible. The earlier it is treated, the less opportunity there is for the bacteria to cause more damage.
And remember, having regular dental checkups and maintaining good oral hygiene will reduce your chances .
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