Root canal treatment

Traitement de canal
In dentistry, some treatments are considered a last resort. Such is the case with root canal treatment, which is performed when a tooth is badly infected and its presence is becoming problematic. This procedure helps to keep the tooth in place while avoiding a number of complications. Your dentist at Centre dentaire Taschereau in Brossard has the knowledge and technical skills to perform this treatment successfully!
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Traitement de canal
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When is a root canal performed?

Root canal therapy is a high-precision procedure designed to stop infection of the pulp, the central part of the tooth containing blood vessels and nerves. This situation is often the result of the worsening of a poorly treated cavity. Bacteria can also reach the pulp following trauma or the breakage of a restoration. Whatever the cause of such an infection, eliminating it is essential to save the affected tooth and avoid a number of problems.

Possible complications of pulp infection


  • Weakening of the affected tooth, eventually leading to its removal or loss;

  • Toothache (sharp, persistent dental pain that interferes with sleep and daily activities);

  • Tooth abscess (a subgingival infection usually found near the roots of a tooth);

  • Spread of disease to neighboring teeth;

Les complications possibles d’une infection de la pulpe

Root canal treatment steps

Root canal treatment is essential in cases of very deep infection. It cleanses the pulp and stops the bacterial action. It is performed under local anaesthetic and usually takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete. Two appointments may be necessary to fully clean the pulp chamber and root canal branches. In all cases, a clear procedure is followed in just a few steps:

1

The dentist installs a protective dam around the treated tooth to prevent infiltration of saliva or bacteria;

2

Using precision instruments, the dentist drills into the tooth to gain access to the infected pulp, which is then removed;

3

The root canal and its ramifications are thoroughly cleaned of all deposits before being filled with medical-grade rubber;

4

The space created is closed with a filling, inlay or crown. The choice of restoration depends on the degree of infection being treated and the fragility of the tooth.
Le traitement de canal : pas si stressant !
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Root canal treatment: not so stressful

Root canal treatment is often seen as a painful procedure that "kills" the tooth. This can lead to apprehension. But root canal treatment is no more painful than a filling. Rather, the sensations attributed to it are caused by the bacteria it aims to eliminate. It is true, however, that root canal treatment does devitalize the tooth, but this is not a problem, since the tooth can continue to perform its functions in spite of this!

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