Root canal treatment is one of the most popular dental practices across the world, with millions of such procedures being done annually. In Kenya, dental clinics and medical centres have also not been left behind in providing this procedure. Nairobi Sterling Dental Clinic has taken the mantle as the best dental clinic in the country. We have the best dental clinic treatment services in the country and the most efficient root canal treatment. Why let trouble with some tooth mess up your life, when you can just visit our dentists and have us resolve this issue for you?
Do you have pain in your teeth that just doesn’t go away? Or maybe, you feel extra sensitive to changes in heat or cold? Have you noticed pus oozing from the affected tooth? Are your gums swollen or do you have pimples on your gums? Are your teeth chipped or cracked? Or maybe you might be having loose teeth, swollen jaws or discoloured teeth? Do you feel pain when chewing or biting or maybe, you feel pain when there is a change in pressure? If you have any of these symptoms, chances are high that you need to consult your dentist for a root canal treatment. There is no better place for that treatment than with Dr Raj at Nairobi Sterling Dental Clinic.
Root canal treatment is given to relieve pain in the tooth caused by an infected or abscessed tooth pulp. The pulp is the soft tissue found beneath the hard dental tissues. It is made up of nerves, connective tissues and blood vessels that nourish the tooth and help it grow. The root canal procedure involves the removal of this pulp, in the instance where it gets infected. In case you are wondering how the tooth is nourished after the removal, then you’ll be surprised to know that, it gets nourishment from the neighbouring cells and tissues. This keeps the tooth healthy and fed with the required nutrients even after the pulp removal.
The pulp can be damaged by deep decay due to untreated cavities or due to chips or cracks in the tooth. Moreover, it can result from multiple dental procedures on the same tooth, which end up damaging the tooth structure. This allows bacteria to infiltrate the pulp and infect it. Furthermore, injuries or trauma to the tooth can also cause damage to the pulp. To reverse the effects of these causes on your teeth, you must consult your dentist as soon as possible to save your teeth.
Before having your root canal treatment, we recommend that you consult with our dentists. During the consultations, the dentist performs a physical examination of your mouth and examines the infected tooth. He may also recommend a series of tests including a dental X-ray to assess the infection and the extent of the damage. The dentist then gives you a diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment for it. In addition, he also gives you the guidelines you need to follow before the procedure. These measures include taking the prescribed medication and avoiding smoking for at least 2 weeks before and after the procedure. Additionally, maintaining a healthy diet is a key requirement.
The root canal treatment involves a 45 minutes procedure. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia and sedation to prevent pain. This procedure is done in a couple of stages, which are:
Anaesthesia- This helps numb the infected tooth and the surrounding tissues. The dentist gives local anaesthesia and sedation medication to keep you calm, ease pain and prevent anxiety.
Dental dam placement- Before beginning root canal treatment, a small rubber dam is placed over the area. This isolates the tooth and keeps it dry during the procedure.
Access holes- The dentist makes a small opening in the crown of the tooth to access the pulp.
Pulp removal- Tiny dental instruments are used to remove the nerves, blood vessels and tissues inside the tooth.
Shaping the canals- Once the pulp is removed, the pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned, disinfected and shaped.
Filling the canals- The empty canals are then filled with a flexible, rubbery dental material called gutta-percha
Sealing the tooth- Next, a temporary dental filling is placed to seal the tooth and prevent bacteria from re-entering.
Placing the final restoration- The dentist recommends the placement of dental crowns to protect the treated tooth and restore normal bite. These crowns are custom-made at our clinic.
Advantages of root canal treatment.
Seeking help for a root canal helps prevent infections from spreading to other teeth; hence saving them from damage or loss. Moreover, it eases the symptoms associated with infected teeth. it also reduces the risk of damage to the jawbone and also eliminates the need for tooth extraction.
Root canals can cause endless pain and even infect neighbouring teeth and damages them. Moreover, it also causes discomfort and affects your normal life. Anything that affects your normal life and prevents you from enjoying your life should be labelled as a nuisance. At Nairobi Sterling Dental clinic, we offer you a solution to your problem. Through our tooth canal treatment, we extract the infected pulp and relieve the pain. Visit our clinic at the Park Suite Building in Parklands, consult with our medics and start the journey to save your teeth. In addition, you could also contact us to book an appointment or make an enquiry.