Why Root Canal Treatment Is Needed at Yeoksam Dental Clinic and Things to Keep in Mind

Hello.

Today, at Lucid Dental Clinic, we would like to explain why root canal treatment is needed and

what to keep in mind.

Many people think that root canal treatment is always painful, or wonder why it cannot be finished all at once.

In this post, we will take a detailed look.

What Is Root Canal Treatment? Root canal treatment is not simply a procedure that kills the nerve, but a treatment that helps preserve the natural tooth.

When the pulp is exposed due to tooth decay, the pulp is removed to relieve pain, the area is sterilized, and then filled with a sterile material to prevent pain and further spread of decay.

Since teeth that have completed root canal treatment can easily crack or have decay recur, treatment should also be performed to cover the tooth with a prosthetic restoration.

Who Is Root Canal Treatment Recommended For?

• When tooth decay is severe and the area that must be removed is extensive
• When the tooth is severely damaged due to trauma
• When nerve damage is severe due to periodontal disease, cavities, etc.
• When persistent tooth pain interferes with daily life

Root Canal Treatment Recommendation Checklist If any of the following apply, please visit a Yeoksam dental clinic for an examination.

• Severe pain with cold or hot foods
• A tooth that keeps hurting continuously even without any particular刺激
• Tooth pain gets worse when trying to sleep at night
• A sharp, tingling pain is felt in the tooth when chewing
• The gums are swollen and hurt when pressed
• Pus comes out of the gums near the tooth, or there is a bad odor
• The tooth is loose or has turned dark in color
• There is a feeling of heat and swelling in the gums

I will also explain how root canal treatment is performed at Yeoksam Dental Clinic.

Before treatment, a detailed diagnosis is used to determine whether treatment is needed, and after making a small hole in the tooth, the infected nerve tissue is removed.

After thoroughly disinfecting the inside, a special material is filled in, and after sealing, a suitable prosthetic restoration is placed on the tooth to protect it and prevent damage after treatment.

You should also be sure to keep in mind the precautions when receiving root canal treatment at Yeoksam Dental Clinic.

Immediately after treatment, you should avoid hard or chewy foods, and it is also important to prevent additional problems in advance through regular Yeoksam dental clinic checkups.

Root canal treatment is an important procedure that helps save a tooth.

If you would like more information, contact 'Lucid Dental Clinic' and you can receive a consultation and a personalized treatment plan.

Thank you.

Lucid Dental Clinic 3rd–4th Floors, Coway Building, 606 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul