Duct treatment is a type of dental treatment in which the dentist removes the pulp from the tooth, which is the tissue inside, after removing the pulp, the dentist cleans the space and fills it with its own cement, sealing the canal.
This type of treatment is performed when this part of the tooth is damaged, infected or dead, which usually occurs in situations of deep cavities or when the tooth is broken, allowing for example the entry of bacteria. Some symptoms that may indicate the need for root canal treatment include:
- If treatment is not performed and the dental pulp remains damaged.
- Bacteria can reach the root of the tooth.
- Causing pus to appear and the development of an abscess.
- Which can destroy the bone.
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The average price of root canal treatment is 300 reais, but may vary depending on the location of the tooth, whether other treatments are involved and the region of the country where the treatment will be performed.
Evisceration of a tooth is a procedure that must be done with a few visits to the dentist and often causes pain, but this is the only way to save a rotten or decayed tooth.
During the procedure, your dentist may administer a local anesthetic, which will prevent the person from feeling pain, but sometimes more than one anesthesia is needed, so the place becomes really insensitive and the person does not feel pain.
After treatment of the dental duct, your doctor should indicate the use of pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve toothache that should occur later, and it is also recommended to ingest only fluids and rest for at least 1 day.
Duct treatment may be performed during pregnancy to prevent and treat inflammation and infection of the affected tooth, but the woman should always inform the dentist that she is pregnant.
Anesthesia during root canal treatment is safe for pregnant women and does not endanger the baby’s health. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs used after root canal treatment should be indicated for a pregnant woman and should be taken under the doctor’s advice.