Endodontics is the treatment of very deep cavities, and consists of cleaning the ducts of the tooth or dental pulp, in order to preserve the tooth by avoiding its extraction. To do this, we proceed to remove the injured nerve and that can sometimes cause pain.

Before an intervention of this type, the endodontist performs a series of diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, pulp vitality tests, thermal and percussion sensitivity.

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WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL?

A root canal is a conservative treatment that is performed when the tooth presents irreversible pulpitis or necrosis. Cleaning the bacteria from the root canals by eliminating the infection is what is commonly known as killing the nerve of a molar or tooth. When the tooth has a single root, it is a single-root endodontic treatment (in anterior teeth or premolars) and if the piece has two or more roots, we refer to it as a multi-radicular endodontic treatment (molars). After devitalizing a tooth, we proceed to seal and rebuild the tooth with the highest quality biocompatible materials. Many times, a root canal is indicated for the restoration of the tooth or molar with a restorative or prosthetic purpose, although initially the tooth or molar does not present pain.

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DO ROOT CANALS HURT?

Root canals are always performed with highly effective and long-lasting local anesthetics, so the patient does not feel any pain during the treatment. What really causes pain in the patient is the infection that we eliminate when performing the root canal, not the treatment itself. The result of a root canal is a desensitized tooth, so the patient will not have pain after the treatment. It is a safe, fast and painless process that helps preserve the natural tooth for an extended amount of time.

HOW IS A ROOT CANAL PERFORMED?

To perform a root canal, first a clinical examination that includes X-rays is performed. Local anesthesia is then administered. A rubber dam is then placed to keep the tooth isolated, clean, and free from contact with saliva during the procedure.

An opening is made in the crown of the tooth to access the ducts where the infected pulp is located. With a disinfectant irrigating solution, the chamber where the pulp of the root canals is located is cleaned. Subsequently, these ducts are filled with a biocompatible material, generally gutta-percha with a cement, to ensure a complete seal. Finally, a temporary or definitive restoration (“filling”) is placed or it is reconstructed with an inlay, dental crown or cap, depending on the need and the healthy remnant of the tooth or molar.

HOW MUCH DOES A ROOT CANAL COST?

The price of a root canal varies depending on the complexity of the tooth that needs to be treated. In other words, performing a root canal on a tooth with one canal (where the nerve is lodged) will always be a simpler intervention than a tooth with three or more canals. Root canal prices vary depending also on the working time and whether the techniques used are mechanized or manual. If we think about how much a root canal is worth, we must consider that it is a process that lengthens the life of the tooth, avoiding more expensive treatments.

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