Side Effects of root canal treatment

 

Side Effects of root canal treatment

Root Canal Treatment SurgeryRoot canal treatment is a very safe procedure. In some cases there is a possibility of some side effects or re-occurrence of pain. some after effects of root canal treatment are listed below in detail.


Slight Discoloration of tooth

As nerve is removed from tooth it causes slight discoloration. This discoloration is not noticeable in most patient. And in most cases as a crown is required after root canal treatment this discoloration is never visible. In cases where no dental cap is required bleaching can remove discoloring.

Reduced capability of treated tooth

As tooth structure is slightly weaken after Root canal treatment. It will not have its original capabilities. And it as slightly higher risk of tooth fractures compaired to other tooth. Those who have tooth with Root canal treatment, should avoid eating hard food like almonds, or use other teeth to eat them. To avoid this risk of fracture to a root canal treated tooth, one should always always get dental crown fitted.

Root canal treatment itself may fail

Root canal treatment can fail in around 5% patient. This will lead to extraction of tooth. Such failure mostly occur because of unknown reason and it is unavoidable.

Infection

Root canal treated tooth may become infected like other teeth. If a root canal treated tooth become infected extraction is only treatment.

Some Precautions after RCT

Do you have a root canal treated tooth? Then you should observe following precautions. Most of these instructions apply to everybody with or without RCT.

  • Avoid eating hard food, like raw almonds, with root canal treated tooth.
  • Whenever possible use mouth guard while playing football, cricket etc.
  • Brush your teeth twice a day.
  • Rinse after all meals, snacks or even candy.
  • Observe oral hygiene
  • Quit smoking and chewing tabacco, supari or any snuff.

Myths about RCT

Belief that RCT may cause sinus infection or eye disorder is baseless and there is no such proof available. With modern technique chances of infection are almost nil.

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