Root Canal Treatment in Mohammadpur, Dhaka
A root canal (endodontic treatment) removes infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the root canals, and seals them so the tooth can be kept instead of pulled out. Mohammadpur Dental offers root canal treatment for patients in Mohammadpur and across Dhaka. Treatment is performed under modern local anesthesia to minimize discomfort throughout the procedure.
Understanding This Treatment
Inside every tooth is a soft tissue called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When deep decay, a crack, a leaking old filling or an injury lets bacteria reach the pulp, it can become inflamed or infected. This usually causes pain, and without treatment the infection can spread to the bone around the root and cause an abscess.
During a root canal the dentist removes the affected pulp, disinfects the inside of the root canals and fills them with a sealing material. The tooth is then restored with a filling or, in many cases, a crown. Saving your natural tooth is generally preferable to extraction, because it keeps your bite and neighbouring teeth stable.
Who Needs This Treatment?
- Severe or throbbing toothache, especially pain that wakes you at night
- Lingering pain after hot or cold food or drinks
- Pain when biting or pressing on a tooth
- Swelling of the gum or face near a painful tooth, or a small pimple-like bump on the gum
- A tooth that has darkened in colour
- A very deep cavity or a cracked tooth that reaches the nerve
Step-by-Step Clinical Procedure
1. Examination and X-ray
The dentist examines the tooth and takes an X-ray to see the roots and the surrounding bone, then explains whether a root canal is needed.
2. Local anaesthesia
The tooth and the surrounding area are thoroughly numbed to keep you comfortable during treatment.
3. Cleaning and shaping the canals
A small opening is made in the tooth, the infected pulp is removed, and the root canals are cleaned, disinfected and shaped.
4. Sealing the canals
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed to stop bacteria from returning. Depending on the tooth, this may need one or two visits.
5. Restoring the tooth
The tooth is rebuilt with a filling or crown so it can chew normally and is protected from fracture.
Recovery & Aftercare Guidelines
Most people return to normal daily activities the same day or the next day. The tooth can feel tender for a few days because the tissue around the root is settling.
- Take pain relief only as advised by your dentist.
- Avoid chewing hard food on the treated tooth until it has its final filling or crown.
- Keep brushing and flossing normally, gently around the treated tooth.
- Attend the follow-up visit to complete the filling or crown.
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