Generally, people are less concerned when it comes to a dental treatment. So most patients avoid getting dental treatment done and also feel that dental procedures very expensive and time-consuming as multiple visits required. Filling & Root Canal Treatment is a very common dental procedure carried out extensively.

Around 1.5 crore people undergo root canals in the western world, it is estimated that in India this number would be way higher. As a nation the amount of time & effort which a multiple sitting root canal therapy would take would amount to huge costs when compared with single sitting root canal therapies.

In cases where dental fillings are not possible, Root Canal Treatment may be unavoidable.

Broken Tooth: When your teeth break, you are in jeopardy of losing the tooth or spreading an infection to other teeth. There are many ways someone can break a tooth, when playing sports, slipping, falling, or eating really hard foods, to name a few. The pain from a damaged or broken tooth can be excruciating if not treated quickly and effectively.

Dental Pain or a toothache is caused when the nerve in the root of a tooth or surrounding a tooth is irritated. Dental infection, decay, injury, or loss of a tooth are the most common causes of dental pain. Pain may also occur after an extraction.

Teeth Cavity, also called tooth decay, is a hole that forms in your tooth. Cavities start small and gradually become bigger when they’re left untreated. Because many cavities don’t cause pain in the beginning, it can be hard to realise that a problem exists. Regular dental appointments can detect tooth decay or Teeth Cavity early.

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• Avoid taking antibiotics for extended period during pregnancy and giving it to your child before either year of age.
• If your water supply is properly fluoridated, it is not necessary to give your child vitamins containing fluoride.
• Avoid foods high in calories and junk foods, such as candy, which may promote decay.
• Watch out for tell-tale signs of clenching or grinding. Have your child’s dentist look for signs of wear on the teeth surfaces.
• If orthodontic treatment is required, make certain careful oral hygiene and regular visits to your child’s dentists.
• Learn about restorations (fillings), which can be SAPTeeth, gold, plastic, silver, etc.
• If it can be saved, don’t have a tooth extracted!

Why get a root canal treatment done in the first place? In laymen terms, a root canal is a procedure used for tooth infection treatment which has to be put under pressure to prevent infection from spreading. Root canals done by creating a hole through the tooth and injecting a medication to kill the bacteria in the tooth. The medication injection at the level of the pulp or lingual nerves.  It is a simple procedure which doesn’t have any side effects and hence requires little anesthesia and comfort during the procedure.

Tooth decay that occurs when the minerals your teeth, namely the calcium and phosphorous, are chemically dissolved by oral bacteria. You might not know it, but bacteria is everywhere — including in your mouth. These bacteria are no cause for alarm, they don’t pose any serious health risks unless you have immune system deficiency. Fillings are one of the most common treatments for cavities. In this procedure, the dentist will remove infected material from your tooth, clean the remaining tooth thoroughly, and then fill the cavity with a substance that will strengthen your tooth and protect it from further decay. Common filling materials include composite resins, dental crowns, and gold fillings.

Root canal treatment for tooth cavity: If you have advanced decay in your root (the portion of your tooth that extends below the gum line), your dentist may recommend a root canal. In this procedure, your dentist will remove the infected tissue and replace it with a filling. Root canals are often thought of as the “last resort” treatment, as they are difficult and time-consuming to perform.

Root canal treatment for tooth cavity: If you have advanced decay in your root (the portion of your tooth that extends below the gum line), your dentist may recommend a root canal. In this procedure, your dentist will remove the infected tissue and replace it with a filling. Root canals are often thought of as the “last resort” treatment, as they are difficult and time-consuming to perform.

These small damages to teeth are very common in this fast pace world. If your tooth is broken, chipped, or fractured, see your dentist as soon as possible. Otherwise, your tooth could be damaged further or become infected, possibly causing you to end up losing the tooth. Cracked teeth are extremely painful and may cause an infection, if not treated immediately. A cracked tooth may or may not show any signs of a breakage on the outside. It could be on the inside of the tooth that is not visible from outside.