When it is too late to receive root canal therapy, the only option left is to have the tooth extracted.
Because tooth decay develops in phases, the method your dentist will use to treat it will be contingent on the stage it is in at the time of diagnosis. For instance, tooth decay that is in its early to moderate stages can frequently be efficiently cured with a custom-made filling that matches the colour of the patient's teeth. Before your dentist can restore the tooth in more severe cases, the damaged tooth structure and infected tissues need to be removed using root canal therapy. This must be done before the tooth can be restored. However, if the problem is severe enough, even root canal therapy might not be enough to fix it. If this is the case, your dentist might suggest pulling the tooth to prevent the infection from spreading to other teeth.
Dentists and oral surgeons encourage patients to keep their natural teeth whenever it is possible to do so. The extraction of teeth should only be done as a last resort because missing teeth might lead to additional issues and concerns with oral health.
Root Canals aren’t Possible with Severe Infection
In the event that the pulp that lies within a tooth develops an infection, a root canal procedure can remove and then replace the diseased tissue.
However, the infection can spread if the surgery isn't completed as quickly as possible. If the infection spreads to the innermost layers of the pulp, it is possible that the tooth cannot be saved. In addition, root canal treatment is no longer an option if a significant amount of the tooth has been lost and a crown cannot be placed on the portion that is still present in such a case.
The Option of Removing Teeth is also Available
A severe infection cannot be cured with antibiotics, nor can it be remedied with a filling because the disease lies in the tooth's structure. Because infections do not resolve on their own, extraction of the affected tooth is frequently the only choice left when it is too late for root canal therapy.
During an extraction, the affected tooth in its entirety, including the pulp, is taken out of the mouth. Antibiotics may be prescribed by the oral surgeon in order to eradicate any infection that has not been completely eradicated.
The Importance of Keeping a Healthy Bite after Having Teeth Removed
Oral surgeons often recommend that patients think about getting replacement teeth after having one or more teeth extracted. The jawbone begins to weaken when there are gaps in a person's teeth. In addition, the location of the teeth that are still there can move over time, which can cause problems with the bite.
Dental implant surgery is widely regarded as the most effective way for replacing missing teeth. This is due to the fact that the process results in a grin that looks, feels, and behaves exactly like one that contains genuine teeth. In addition, having a dental implant placed in the place of a lost tooth helps to maintain the health and vitality of the jawbone.
Additionally, with the right maintenance, a dental implant has the potential to last a lifetime. This can be accomplished by maintaining good oral hygiene practices on a daily basis, going in for frequent cleanings, and maintaining regular appointments with your oral surgeon.
The Center of Attention during Root Canal Treatment
The goal of treating dental decay, and in particular root canal therapy, is to eliminate the harmful oral bacteria that infects your tooth, as well as the tooth structure that has already been affected. This is accomplished by removing the infected portion of the tooth. This prevents the decay from spreading further, which would otherwise lead to increasingly severe problems with dental health. Your dentist will be able to restore the healthy tooth structure that is left behind after the infection has been cleared up by filling the tooth and the root canal with a substance that is both long-lasting and biocompatible.
Because tooth decay occurs in stages that proceed one after the other, the condition will get more severe the longer it remains untreated. If you put off getting a filling, you will inevitably require root canal treatment at some point in the future. If you put off getting root canal treatment, decay may erode enough of the healthy tooth structure that your dentist will have to pull the tooth to save the rest of your smile. This can be avoided by getting root canal therapy as soon as possible. Your dentist will recommend that you replace a tooth that has been extracted with a lifelike prosthetic, such as a dental implant and crown, once the tooth has been removed.
Wisdom Tooth that Causes Problems
After having their third molars out, people have varying reactions and experiences. When some people had their wisdom teeth pulled out, they don't have any complications at all. Some people will have a wisdom tooth that grows in at an angle, which can cause problems with the way their teeth are currently aligned. Having an impacted wisdom tooth that does not erupt through the bone tissue is, however, the most unpleasant experience that one may have.
The final two problems associated with your wisdom teeth will have an effect on the alignment and condition of your teeth. Your dentist will likely suggest that you get your wisdom teeth extracted in order to avoid the discomfort and issues that are associated with a wisdom tooth that has not formed properly.