Endodontics is the branch of science where root canal treatments are performed. After root canal treatment, the tooth's connection with the surrounding tissues is cut off, the aim is to prevent the infection from occurring again and to repair any damage to the surrounding tissues of the tooth.
After root canal treatment, the tooth's connection with the surrounding tissues is cut off, the aim is to prevent the infection from occurring again and to repair any damage to the surrounding tissues of the tooth.
When endodontic treatment is mentioned, root canal treatment usually comes to mind. The most feared dental treatment is usually root canal treatment. Nowadays, root canal treatment is performed in a single session on living teeth, and generally in two sessions on teeth that have lost their vitality.
What should I pay attention to after Root Canal Treatment?
You should definitely stay away from challenging foods until the treatment is finished. There may be situations such as tooth fracture or temporary filling falling out. A few days of sensitivity after treatment is normal.
Following root canal treatment, especially after treatment of living teeth, the tooth may experience excruciating pain for a few days or pain when pressed on the tooth. This is a normal pain that occurs after root canal treatment. It disappears in a short time with some protection of the root canal treated tooth. Today, the success rate of root canal treatments with the correct treatment method is up to 90%.