Understanding Root Canal Procedures
How To Effectively Prepare For A Root Canal Procedure
Diane Mason
The moment you realize a tooth's pulp is infected, you need to deal with it before the infection gets much worse. Root canals exist for this exact purpose and you can better prepare for this treatment if you do a couple of things.
Schedule an Emergency Visit if Necessary
Some people are put through a lot of pain when the pulp of a tooth gets infected. If you're put in this position, then it's probably best to schedule an emergency visit with a dentist you feel comfortable seeing. They can then see you quickly and take care of this dental issue.
You might even be able to see the dentist within a couple of hours of contacting them about an emergency root canal depending on what their schedule is like. You may pay more, but you won't be left dealing with excruciating pain for days and days.
Make Sure the Infected Palp Is Filled After Being Removed
An important part of a root canal is removing the infected pulp portion of your tooth. This will alleviate your pain and protect the rest of the tooth, but you need to make sure the removed portion is filled in so that your tooth remains supported and isn't left exposed to future infections.
You need to discuss these details with your dentist and learn what filler material they'll use to replace what is ultimately removed. Typically, a putty-like substance will be placed in the middle portion of your teeth and then sealed in.
Get a Prescription for Antibiotics
After your root canal is completed, you don't want to risk getting an infection because that will cause you pain again and then you may have even more stressful dental problems to deal with. For this reason, you need to make sure your dentist prescribes antibiotics for you to take during your recovery.
Have them do this before the procedure so that you don't forget to receive this important medication that's going to keep infections from developing. Then you'll just need to take this medication just like your dentist tells you to.
If the pulp of a tooth gets infected, it needs to be removed right away and that's what a root canal will do. As long as you approach this dental procedure in a calm and impactful way, you'll be able to deal with the infected portion and save a tooth from complete removal.
Contact your dentist to learn more about root canal procedures.
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