What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is a treatment method that attempts to save decayed teeth by repairing them. During root canal treatment, the pulp and nerve in the tooth tissue are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and the cavities are filled. If cavities and various problems in the teeth are not treated in time, the cavities progress deeper and cause the tooth nerves to become infected. The nerves removed from the tooth prevent the individual from experiencing severe pain and there is no risk to life.

How is Root Canal Treatment Applied?
Root canal treatment is a treatment method that is completed in one or two sessions depending on the condition of the tooth. In the first stage, the endodontist observes the degree of spread of the infection by taking x-rays. After the x-ray, local anesthesia is applied to the teeth to be treated. The pulp and root canals are reached from the tooth surface and the infection is cleaned by removing the nerves in the root canals. The patient does not feel any sensation after the cleaning phase of the infected tooth. Then, the opened spaces are filled with a permanent filling. The pain felt after root canal treatment is temporary. Patients should not eat anything for approximately 2 hours after treatment and should avoid cold and hot.

How Long Does Root Canal Treatment Last?
The treatment period varies depending on the number of canals and the infection status. Treatment can be completed in a single session if there is no infection or cyst in the pulp. Since patients usually have infected teeth, treatment is extended to 2 sessions. A single root canal treatment session lasts approximately 45 minutes. It is very important to clean the canal very well in the first session. Local medication is applied to the cleaned area to try to clean the infection in the tooth. In the second session of root canal treatment, if the x-ray is clean and there is no abnormality in the tissue of the tooth, the tooth is filled.

Is There Pain After Root Canal Treatment?
During root canal treatment, especially if there was pain or infection before the treatment, tooth sensitivity may be felt for a few days. The level of pain varies from person to person. Patients can usually continue their daily lives normally the next day.

Things to Consider After Root Canal Treatment
● If root canal treatment is not completed in the first session, the tooth that was treated should be avoided until the treatment is completed.

● It is recommended not to eat or drink anything for at least 2 hours after root canal treatment.
● Since there may be sensitivity in the tooth for a day or two, it is important for the patient to avoid extremely hot and cold drinks for their comfort.
● Teeth should be brushed at least twice a day and foods that will damage the tooth should be avoided.
● At least two general dental check-ups should be performed annually.

2022 Root Canal Treatment Prices
Root canal treatment prices vary depending on the current examination and treatment fee schedule, the experience of the doctor, the decay status of the tooth and the number of root canals in the tooth. You can get detailed information from our specialist doctors by making a root canal treatment appointment from our Eskişehir Minepol oral and dental clinic.

This article was written by Eskişehir Oral and Dental Polyclinic Minepol for the purpose of informing patients.