Root Canal Treatment
Preserving Natural Teeth Without Extraction
The final conservative treatment to remove infected pulp from root canals
and fill them with biocompatible materials to restore tooth form and function
Root Canal Treatment
Preserving the form and function of teethdamaged by deep cavities or trauma
Root canal treatment is a conservative therapy that removes infected or necrotic pulp tissue when bacteria penetrate the nerve canal due to trauma, fracture, deep decay, or severe gum disease, and fills the space with dental materials so that the natural tooth can continue functioning normally.
When pulp damage is severe, it can trigger painful abscesses and inflammation at the tooth root and jawbone, making prompt root canal treatment essential.
Who Needs Root Canal Treatment?
Conservative care that determines tooth longevity
When decay has spread deep into the dental pulp
When teeth are fractured or cracked from trauma
When deep decay removal exposes the dental nerve
When a tooth is severely worn down or decayed
When inflammation develops around the root tip
When severe gum disease damages the dental nerve
Root Canal Procedure
Meticulous pulp removal is the key to lasting success
Dental root canals are microscopic and intricately branched, requiring delicate technical precision.
Samdae Dental uses meticulous techniques to ensure thorough pulp removal.
We preserve your infected natural tooth without extraction so it continues to function in its natural place.
01Accessing RootCanals
02Removing DamagedPulp Tissue
03Filling Canals withGutta-Percha
04Restoring Tooth witha Crown
Always Restore with a Crown
A tooth is living tissue.Once infected pulp is removed, the tooth loses its blood supply and moisture,becoming brittle and fragile enough to fracture under normal chewing pressure.
Therefore, even if pain has subsided after root canal treatment, you must protect the tooth with a crown to prevent bacterial reinfection and shield the remaining natural tooth structure from fracture.
Post-Treatment Precautions
Important guidelines to follow after root canal therapy
- 1
Mild discomfort may persist for about a week; you may take over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen if needed.(Mild soreness is especially common on the first day after anesthesia wears off)
- 2
While root canal treatment is in progress, the tooth is prone to fracture; please avoid hard or chewy foods and chew on the opposite side.
- 3
Take care not to dislodge the temporary filling.If it comes off, bacteria can reinfect the root canals, so please visit the clinic promptly for disinfection.
- 4
A crown restoration is required after root canal therapy;leaving the tooth unprotected risks severe fracture.