{"id":622,"date":"2019-02-12T05:38:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T05:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=622"},"modified":"2026-01-08T06:44:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T06:44:27","slug":"what-is-a-root-canal-overview-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/what-is-a-root-canal-overview-treatment","title":{"rendered":"What is a Root Canal, Overview, Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Root canal \u00e2\u20ac\u201c <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When These Two words comes in\nmind that that strike fear of pain and everybody want to know the answer of\nthis hell question of pain, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What is root canal treatment?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people feel pain when they hear the words \u00e2\u20ac\u0153<strong>root canal<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, but done correctly, a root canal actually relieves pain. But, this is the right query, what is a root canal? Who needs one and why? What is the process and what can you expect if you are getting one? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some general answers, that you can know, but to learn more, visit to dentist about your specific situation to discover what is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book Now:<\/strong><a style=\"background: #f26061;\ndisplay: inline-block;\ntext-decoration: none;\nborder-radius: 30px;\npadding: 8px 20px;\ncolor: #fff;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/Wellness\/kayawell-lab\/lowest-price\/basic-full-body-checkup-60-tests\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Advanced Full Body Check Nearby you at 50% OFF, NOW (Lowest Price)<\/em><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is a Root Canal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root_Canal-1024x410.png\" alt=\"Root-Canal-Overview-Treatment\" class=\"wp-image-623\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root_Canal-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root_Canal-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root_Canal-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root_Canal.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Root canal is a dental treatment\nto repair a badly damaged tooth instead of removing it. The term &#8220;root\ncanal&#8221; means cleaning of the canals inside a teeth&#8217;s root. It is a dental\nprocedure that cleans the tooth from inside when the pulp in the tooth has\nbecome infected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could happen due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A Tooth Abscess<\/li><li>Severe tooth decay<\/li><li>Facial\/mouth\/tooth trauma<\/li><li>Needing a crown<\/li><li>Cracked tooth or filling<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally a patient will feel the\ntooth pain, sensitivity, soreness &amp; swelling, and discoloration in infected\ntooth. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re facing these symptoms \u00e2\u20ac\u201c meet your dentist, as this pain may be\nyou need a root canal treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment Steps to a Root Canal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root-canal-treatment-infographics.png\" alt=\"Root-Canal-Overview-Treatment\" class=\"wp-image-624\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root-canal-treatment-infographics.png 800w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root-canal-treatment-infographics-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Root-canal-treatment-infographics-768x594.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Firstly, an x-ray is needed to check the extent\nof infection and to see the entire tooth area.<\/li><li>Local anesthesia is applied to keep the patient\ncomfortable from pain during the treatment procedure.<\/li><li>Rubber sheeting is placed around the tooth to\nkeep it dry. A rubber guard keeps saliva away from the tooth that is being\nworked on to ensure safety.<\/li><li>The dentist creates an opening in the tooth that\nallows them to clean the inside the tooth.<\/li><li>After cleaning and shaping the inside the tooth,\na special type of filling has to be done. Filling the space where the tooth\npulp was removed that helps to prevent reinfection and also helps strengthen\nthe tooth.<\/li><li>A crown is used to complete the restoration.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is Root Canal Treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>ALSO Read: <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-yellow-teeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dental Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Yellow Teeth (opens in a new tab)\">Dental Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Yellow Teeth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Root Canal Treatment is the entire procedure of diagnosing, and dental care treatment to reduce your tooth pain and improve your dental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary goal of root canal\ntherapy is to save the tooth, which means you can get back to enjoying the food\nyou love without pain. The whole procedure includes a few dentist meetings, and\nwith new advanced technology made this faster &amp; more effective than ever\nbefore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Root canal \u00e2\u20ac\u201c When These Two words comes in mind that that strike fear of pain and everybody want to know the answer of this hell question of pain, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What is root canal treatment?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Most people feel pain when they hear the words \u00e2\u20ac\u0153root canal\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, but done correctly, a root canal actually relieves pain. 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