What Exactly is A Root Canal Anyway?

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<h1>There’s no need to fear a root canal</h1>
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<img alt="What Exactly is A Root Canal Anyway?" height="300" src="http://reservedentalgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Depositphotos_7875428_XS-212x300.jpg" width="212" />You hear your friend talking about having an appointment for a root canal with a dentist and notice their anxiety. It’s a necessary procedure but it’s also one that dental patients fear. The phrase root canal evokes images of pain and complex dental work, but <a href="http://reservedentalgroup.com/boca-raton-dentist-services/boca-raton-root-canal-specialist"><strong>what is a root canal?</strong></a> Well, as mentioned, it’s an important dental procedure, and it guards a damaged tooth from a debilitating infection.A cracked or decayed tooth is a certain invitation for infection. The harmful bacteria seep down into the interior of the decayed tooth and into the pulp chamber. When the pulpy substance at the core of a tooth becomes infected, there’s a danger of the bacteria moving on to other teeth. Imagine a serious bacterial infection that needs treatment from antibiotics. It’s far simpler to proactively remove the pulp from the decayed tooth.
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<p>It’s perhaps an unjust reputation that root canals have, but the procedure is complex. A pulpectomy is carried out by a qualified dentist, drilling into the tooth and removing the soft, pulpy tissue from the chamber at the center. Next, the nerve below the chamber is delicately drilled out. It’s a time consuming course of action, but necessary in order to keep teeth and gums free from attack. All of the nerve below the gum line, and all of the blood supply tissue for the tooth, is removed, leaving the tooth inert.</p>
<p>With the pulp and nerve removed, a dentist fills the vacated pulp chamber and root area with a special material. This filling is usually some form of latex polymer, but there are alternative techniques involving thermal treatment. It’s really down to the dentists discretion what filling is used.</p>
<p>The root canal is almost done and it’s time to place a crown over the work. An impression is expertly taken of the tooth, and the perfectly matched crown is cemented to the drilled tooth.</p>
<p>The biggest concern with undertaking a root canal is that of cleanliness. A decayed or abscessed tooth is a target for all kids of bacteria, so keeping the area clean throughout the procedure is essential.</p><p>



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<p><strong>Are you looking for a Root Canal Specialist in the Boca Raton Area? Dr. Alfred Huber has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for over 20 years and is here to help. Call now to schedule a Free Consultation with Dr. Huber at 561-852-7773.</strong></p>