At TandCity in Malmö, you always receive professional service, fair dental care prices, and the help you and your teeth need. In this article, you will learn interesting facts about root canal treatment, whether a root canal treatment hurts, and how our root canal treatments in Malmö are performed.
What is a root canal treatment?
If a cavity in a tooth becomes deep enough, it can damage the tooth’s interior. This, in turn, can lead to an infection of the tooth’s root canal. This infection can cause toothache, and it is in such cases that a root canal treatment may be necessary.
The body’s own immune system cannot reach the infection and bacteria, so to prevent the situation from worsening, the dental nerve needs to be removed and the root canal cleaned, then filled with a rubber-like material. Other reasons why a tooth might need a root canal treatment include deep caries, cracks due to severe teeth grinding, or the tooth being damaged by an impact.
How is a root canal treatment performed?
Before a root canal treatment or root canal therapy begins, the tooth is examined and X-rayed by the dentist. If it is determined that the tooth should undergo root canal treatment, a hole is opened in the tooth to access the infected dental nerve. The dentist cleans out the infected tissue and cleans the root canal.
The next step is to fill the root canal with a material called gutta-percha. This is a rubber material that replaces the lost nerve. The hole is then sealed using the same methods as for repairing a “regular” cavity in the tooth, i.e., with a plastic filling. It may also be appropriate to place a ceramic crown on the root-treated tooth to ensure its long-term durability. This simply depends on how much of the dead tooth has been lost.
In some cases, more than one treatment session may be required to complete the root canal treatment. In such instances, the dead tooth is filled with an antibacterial agent that is left to act for a certain period before the tooth can be root-filled. In these cases, a temporary filling is placed on the tooth while awaiting the permanent root canal treatment.
Does a root canal treatment hurt?
Many people who are about to undergo a root canal treatment are nervous and expect it to be painful. They are often surprised that the treatment proceeds so painlessly and easily. In some cases, the nerves in the pulp are already dead, meaning the sensation in the tooth is also gone. If the nerves in the root canal have died, you may not even have noticed that you have an infection. If the nerves in the tooth are still alive, effective anesthesia is administered to minimize pain during the root canal treatment.
How much does a root canal treatment cost?
Dental care is free until the year you turn 23. After that, there is a dental care subsidy that helps you pay for parts of your annual dental care costs exceeding SEK 3,000. The state dental care subsidy is divided into three different parts:
- General dental care allowance
- Special dental care allowance
- High-cost protection
The exact cost of a root canal treatment depends on several factors. You can read more about our prices and the different dental care subsidies here.
Risks of delaying root canal treatment
Damage to the pulp can, as previously mentioned, be caused by caries, cracks, and blows to the tooth, but it can also be due to an old filling that has become leaky. This allows bacteria to leak under the filling, and the nerve’s protection against hot and cold is impaired.
Regardless, it is important never to wait out toothache or dental problems. The sooner you contact a dentist who can perform an examination, the shorter time you will have to endure the pain. Furthermore, the likelihood of needing major interventions is reduced if you visit us at TandCity for an examination and potential root canal treatment in Malmö as soon as you experience dental problems.
Contact TandCity for Root Canal Treatment in Malmö
Do you need a root canal treatment in Malmö? Contact us at TandCity, and we will help you! Our teams of skilled dentists have all the knowledge required for all types of treatments, from routine examinations to advanced procedures. If you are in need of emergency dental care, we will help you get an appointment as quickly as possible. We are also open on Saturdays. Do not hesitate to contact us, and we will assist you.
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