{"id":42697,"date":"2023-01-07T07:08:32","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T01:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=42697"},"modified":"2025-11-27T07:17:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T01:47:32","slug":"complete-guide-to-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/complete-guide-to-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><p>For many, the words &#8220;root canal&#8221; are enough to send shivers down their spine, conjuring images of discomfort and dread. This common dental procedure has earned an unfair reputation as one of the most painful treatments, but the truth is, a root canal is a modern marvel designed to <b>relieve<\/b> pain, not cause it. If you\u2019ve been told you need a root canal and are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, this guide is for you. We&#8217;ll demystify the entire process, walking you through every step to show you that saving your natural tooth with Guide to Root Canal.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-what-is-a-root-canal\">What is a root canal?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guide to Root Canal: It is a procedure that removes the dental pulp in a tooth, along with the surrounding inflammatory tissue. You might have heard someone refer to their tooth as having \u201crotted out\u201d. The dental pulp is the soft, sponge-like tissue inside a tooth that houses nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. If a tooth\u2019s pulp becomes inflamed or infected (which usually happens because of deep decay and not surface stain), root canal treatment is necessary to save the tooth. The pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and shaped to create a new space for the blood and connective tissues. After the treatment, a filling is placed to seal the tooth and prevent bacteria from growing inside the tooth again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa;background-color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/reach-us\/\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-what-happens-during-a-root-canal\">What happens during a root canal?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will likely feel a little bit of pain from the numbing shot that your dentist administers. However, once the injection takes effect, you won\u2019t feel anything. Your dentist will remove the surrounding infected tissue to clean the inside of the tooth. They\u2019ll also remove the pulp to prevent the infection from spreading to your gums and jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the cleaning process is complete, your dentist will fill the inside of the tooth with a material to prevent bacteria from growing there again. If your tooth has decayed to the point where it\u2019s beyond repair, your dentist might suggest removing it entirely and placing a bridge or denture instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-are-root-canals-painful\">Are root canals painful?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guide to Root Canal: A root canal is not painful but the procedure that precedes it might be. Before a dentist can perform a it, they have to numb the area around the tooth so they can access it properly. While many dentists use a topical anaesthetic that you apply to the inside of your cheeks or gums, others might suggest you get a shot of numbing medication. The shot will numb the area around the tooth but won\u2019t travel into your bloodstream, so there are no side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Get to the Root of Root Canal Treatment | Cosmetic Smile Makeover - Ep 8 Dr Chirag Chamria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tvACOpanLhQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A root canal is a pulp chamber inside a tooth. It contains pulp, nerves, and blood vessels. These connect your tooth to your bone and gums.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, getting the shot is uncomfortable for most people, so you might experience some mild pain during the root canal procedure. Most people feel no pain from the treatment itself because the dentist will numb your tooth with a local anaesthetic. The pain is rare and many people who undergo the procedure don\u2019t experience any pain at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-risks-and-complications\">Risks and complications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main risk with a root canal is that the infection will spread to other parts of your body. If the infection is left untreated, it could travel to the lymph nodes and cause a serious infection. If the infection reaches your bloodstream, it could even kill you. Other than that, there are no major risks associated with it. The majority of complications that arise from them are associated with the procedure itself. If your dentist doesn\u2019t clean out the inside of your tooth properly, the<a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/root-canal-treatment-success-ratio\/#:~:text=Root%20Canal%20Treatment%20Success%20Ratio\"> infection could return.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prevent this, you\u2019ll likely need to return to the dentist for a filling or crown installation shortly. If your dentist doesn\u2019t seal off the inside of the tooth properly, bacteria could travel into your bloodstream. Additionally, if the dentist doesn\u2019t seal the tooth properly, it could become loose and need to be removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-can-a-tooth-with-a-root-canal-be-crowned\">Can a tooth with a root canal be crowned?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can get a root canal on a tooth and have a crown put over it. If you need a root canal on a tooth that has significant decay, the tooth could be beyond repair and need to be removed. In this case, your dentist will likely suggest you get a bridge or denture to replace the missing tooth. If you get it on a tooth and want to keep it, your <a href=\"http:\/\/chiragchamria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dentist<\/a> can place a crown over the tooth to protect and strengthen it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa;background-color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/reach-us\/\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A root canal is an often-misunderstood dental procedure that is necessary for certain situations. While a root canal is typically described as an extremely painful procedure, this is not the case. Additionally, a root canal can be treated, and the tooth can be saved. A root canal is a necessary procedure, and those who get one are often happy they did, as it can save their teeth from having to be pulled out completely. If you think you need a root canal, don&#8217;t delay in getting treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-map qubely-block-099e01\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Royal%20Dental%20Clinic%20%7C%20Same%20Day%20Dental%20Implant%20%26%20Cosmetic%20Treatment%2C%20Kandivali%20Thakur%20Complex%2C%20V%20Mall%2C%20Western%20Express%20Hwy%2C%20Kandivali%20East%2C%20Mumbai%2C%20Maharashtra%20400101&amp;t=&amp;z=16&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;iwloc=&amp;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suggested-article\">Suggested Article:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/symptoms-of-a-root-canal-infection\/#:~:text=ROOT%20CANAL%20TREATMENT-,Symptoms%20of%20a%20Root%20Canal%20Infection,-NARESH%20CHOUHANDecember\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Symptoms of a Root Canal Infection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/case-study-root-canal-treatment\/#:~:text=Case%20Study%3A%20Root%20Canal%20Treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Case Study: Root Canal Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/do-dentist-prefer-root-canal-or-implant\/#:~:text=Do%20Dentist%20prefer%20Root%20Canal%20or%20Implant%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do Dentist prefer Root Canal or Implant?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, the words &#8220;root canal&#8221; are enough to send shivers down their spine, conjuring images of discomfort and dread. This common dental procedure has earned an unfair reputation as one of the most painful treatments, but the truth is, a root canal is a modern marvel designed to relieve pain, not cause it. If you\u2019ve been told you need a root canal and are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, this guide is for you. We&#8217;ll demystify the entire process, walking you through every step to show you that saving your natural tooth with Guide to Root Canal. 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