{"id":216,"date":"2011-06-14T01:24:54","date_gmt":"2011-06-14T01:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bunnerdentistry.com\/?page_id=216"},"modified":"2011-07-27T15:58:17","modified_gmt":"2011-07-27T15:58:17","slug":"root-canal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bunnerdentistry.com\/root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your tooth&#8217;s nerve chamber becomes infected by decay, or damaged by trauma, root canal treatment is often the only way to save your tooth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 15px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dentalcare.com\/images\/en-US\/patient\/english\/root_img01.jpg\" alt=\"possible indications of root canal treatment\" width=\"195\" height=\"185\" \/>Inside the hard outer shell of each tooth is a specialized area called the pulp or nerve chamber. The pulp chamber contains a system of blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves, the pulp, which enter from the bone through the root canals. This system provides nourishment for the cells within the tooth.<br \/>\nDeep tooth decay or other injury can cause damage to or infection of the tooth pulp. In a root canal or endodontic treatment, the dentist removes the damaged or infected pulp and replaces it with a special filler which helps maintain the remaining tooth structure.<br \/>\nSome indications of the need for root canal treatment may be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spontaneous pain or throbbing while biting.<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to hot and cold foods.<\/li>\n<li>Severe decay or an injury that creates an abscess (infection) in the bone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<table cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" width=\"33%\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dentalcare.com\/images\/en-US\/patient\/english\/root_step01.jpg\" alt=\"Make an opening into pulp chamber.\" width=\"89\" height=\"116\" \/><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the tooth isanesthetized, an opening is made through the crown into the pulp chamber.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" width=\"33%\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dentalcare.com\/images\/en-US\/patient\/english\/root_step02.jpg\" alt=\"Determine lengty of root canals.\" width=\"89\" height=\"116\" \/><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The length of the root canals is determined.<\/td>\n<td width=\"33%\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dentalcare.com\/images\/en-US\/patient\/english\/root_step03.jpg\" alt=\"Remove unhealth pulp. Clean, enlarge, and shape canals. \" width=\"89\" height=\"116\" \/><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unhealthy pulp is removed. Canals are cleaned, enlarged and shaped.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" width=\"33%\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dentalcare.com\/images\/en-US\/patient\/english\/root_step04.jpg\" alt=\"Fill and seal canals.\" width=\"86\" height=\"116\" \/><strong>Step 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Canals are filled and sealed. A metal post may be added for structural support or to retain restorative materials.<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"66%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dentalcare.com\/images\/en-US\/patient\/english\/root_step05.jpg\" alt=\"Seal tooth with temporary filling.\" width=\"86\" height=\"114\" \/><strong>Step 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The tooth is sealed with a temporary filling. Usually a gold or porcelain crown adds further protection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Be sure to follow the special home care instructions provided by your dental professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your tooth&#8217;s nerve chamber becomes infected by decay, or damaged by trauma, root canal treatment is often the only way to save your tooth. Inside the hard outer shell of each tooth is a specialized area called the pulp or nerve chamber. 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