Root Canal Treatment
The outer portion or Crown of a tooth is a three-layered structure namely – Enamel, Dentin & Pulp. If the tooth decay is limited to the first two layers, it can be corrected with Filling/ Restoration. In case the tooth decay reaches the third layer and causes inflammation or infection of the pulp, an RCT or Endodontic Treatment is needed.
- Avoid hard and crunchy food, instead chew soft food until final restoration.
- Be careful while brushing. Do not be too harsh while brushing.
- Visit your dentist if you face any complexities or severe pain.
- Get a dental crown as soon as possible as this will protect your tooth from further damage.
- Do not put pressure on the tooth as there is no crown and the tooth is unprotecte
A root canal is the naturally occurring anatomic space within the root of a tooth.
It consists of the pulp chamber
(within the coronal part of the tooth), the main canal(s), and more intricate anatomical branches that may connect the root canals to each other or to the surface of the root.