Root Canal Treatment (RCT)

Root Canal Treatment, commonly known as RCT, is one of the most effective dental procedures to save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted. It helps relieve pain, eliminate infection, and restore the natural function of the tooth.

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Inside every tooth lies a soft tissue called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When this pulp gets infected or damaged due to deep cavities, cracks, or injury, it causes severe pain and sensitivity. RCT is a dental procedure that removes the infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the tooth, and then fills and seals it to prevent further infection.

Symptoms That Indicate the Need for RCT

  • Severe toothache, especially while chewing
  • Sensitivity to hot or cold foods that lingers
  • Swelling or tenderness in the gums
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Presence of pus or abscess near the tooth

The Procedure

  1. Diagnosis & X-ray – To check the extent of infection.
  2. Anesthesia – Local anesthesia is given to ensure a painless procedure.
  3. Cleaning & Shaping – The infected pulp is removed, and the canal is cleaned thoroughly.
  4. Filling & Sealing – The space is filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha.
  5. Restoration – Finally, a crown is placed to strengthen and protect the treated tooth.

Benefits of RCT

  • Relieves tooth pain and infection
  • Saves the natural tooth
  • Restores normal chewing and biting
  • Prevents the spread of infection to nearby teeth
  • More economical in the long run compared to extraction and replacement

Myths vs. Facts

  • Myth: RCT is painful.
    Fact: Modern RCT is virtually painless due to advanced anesthesia and techniques.
  • Myth: It weakens the tooth.
    Fact: With a proper crown, the tooth functions like a natural, healthy one.

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