{"id":7406,"date":"2026-09-24T17:37:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denslux.ee\/?p=7406"},"modified":"2026-09-24T17:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:38:57","slug":"root-canal-treatment-save-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/denslux.ee\/en\/root-canal-treatment-save-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Root canal treatment: how it helps save a tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Root canal treatment removes inflamed or infected tissue from inside a tooth, cleans the root canals and seals them. It can often preserve a natural tooth that might otherwise need extraction.<\/p>\n

When is treatment needed?<\/h2>\n

Deep decay, a crack, trauma or repeated dental work can inflame or infect the pulp. Signs may include severe toothache, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, swelling or a small gum pimple. Some infections cause few symptoms and are found on an X-ray.<\/p>\n

What happens during treatment?<\/h2>\n
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  1. The tooth is examined and imaged if needed.<\/li>\n
  2. Local anaesthetic is given and the tooth is isolated.<\/li>\n
  3. Inflamed tissue is removed.<\/li>\n
  4. The canals are cleaned, disinfected and shaped.<\/li>\n
  5. They are filled and sealed.<\/li>\n
  6. The tooth is restored with a filling or crown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A dental microscope can improve visibility in complex cases.<\/p>\n

    Is root canal treatment painful?<\/h2>\n

    Modern treatment is normally performed under local anaesthetic. The tooth may feel tender when biting for a few days afterwards, but discomfort should generally improve rather than become worse.<\/p>\n

    Why does the tooth need a strong final restoration?<\/h2>\n

    A heavily damaged tooth can be more vulnerable to fracture. The dentist decides whether a filling is enough or whether a crown is needed. Final restoration should not be delayed unnecessarily.<\/p>\n

    When should you contact the clinic?<\/h2>\n

    Seek advice for increasing pain, visible swelling, fever, a lost temporary filling or a bite that feels too high. Rapid facial swelling or swallowing and breathing difficulty requires urgent care.<\/p>\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

    Do antibiotics replace root canal treatment?<\/h3>\n

    Usually not. Antibiotics do not remove infected tissue from inside the canal.<\/p>\n

    Does treatment always succeed?<\/h3>\n

    No treatment has an absolute guarantee. Outcome depends on the tooth, anatomy, restoration and follow-up care.<\/p>\n

    Should the tooth be extracted instead?<\/h3>\n

    If the tooth can be restored, preserving it is often worthwhile. Your dentist compares all options.<\/p>\n

    For root canal treatment in Tartu<\/strong>, contact the Denslux clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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