“Teeth” are considered one of the important organs no less than other organs in the body. Besides their main function of chewing food, teeth also help boost our confidence by giving us a beautiful smile, which is a key gateway to various activities in life.
There are many dental problems, but the most common is tooth decay. Besides the painful discomfort, if left untreated, it can lead to “weak tooth roots”, which can become a major long-term problem. Imagine if we cannot smile fully because of dental health issues; the reduced confidence may cause us to lose many important opportunities in life to some extent. Root canal treatment is therefore a good option to help restore confidence in our smile.
What is root canal treatment?
Dr. Weerawat Satayanurak, Chief Dentist at the Dental Center, Phyathai 3 Hospital, explained that root canal treatment refers to the procedure to remove inflamed or infected tissue to reduce pain and preserve the natural tooth. Even if the tooth is severely decayed or has a large cavity, restoration allows the tooth to remain functional. The treatment usually takes 2 – 3 visits, but in some cases, it can be completed in one visit, or if necessary, it may take more than 3 visits depending on the condition of each tooth.
What are the benefits of root canal treatment?
The benefits of root canal treatment are that we can still use our own teeth with roots anchored in the bone socket as usual, making them no different from normal teeth. They are stronger than dentures and can be preserved for continued use. Importantly, the nerves and blood vessels inside the tooth pulp are completely removed during the treatment, so there is no more tooth pain. Patients who receive root canal treatment must take good care of their dental health to preserve the teeth for a lifetime, as dental diseases can still occur if oral health is not properly maintained.
Dr. Weerawat Satayanurak
Chief Dentist, Dental Center
Phyathai 3 Hospital
