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With today's advanced
technology, most root canals can be
performed in one office visit. And they are as painless as having a
filling!
Please contact Dr. Priscila if you have any questions or concerns about
root canal therapy.
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Root Canal
Therapy
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed,
well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your
natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges. At
the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood
vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. 
Infection of the pulp can be
caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or
repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified
as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature
or pain in the tooth and gums. The injured pulp is removed and the root
canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed.
This therapy usually
involves local anesthesia and almost any case can be completed in one
single visit. Success for this
type of treatment occurs in about 96% of
cases. Most patients are concerned about having a “dead
tooth” after the endodontic therapy. The procedure consists
in removing, only, the internal irrigation system, leaving the external
nerve system intact so you can feel your tooth normally. The endodontic
treatment doesn’t prevent new decays, so you must continue
practicing a good dental hygiene.
A)
Before Endodontic Treatment
This procedure will be performed using
local anesthesia. There are usually no restrictions after the procedure
concerning driving or returning to work. Dr. Priscila will answer you
at all times should a problem arise after your treatment. Continue all
medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems and any
other conditions as recommended by your physician. If there is a
question, please call our office prior to your appointment. Please
eat a full breakfast or lunch as applicable.
If you have been advised by
your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication because of
mitral valve prolapse (MVP), heart murmur, hip, knee, cardiac or other
prosthesis, or if you have rheumatic heart disease, please make sure
you have 2 grams of Amoxicilin (4 tablets at once) 1 hour before your
appointment. If you’re allergic to penicilin, please contact
Dr. Priscila so she can prescribe you a proper antibiotic. If there is
any question, please call our office prior to your appointment. If you
can take ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol), it does help
reduce inflammation when taken pre-operatively. We recommend 2 tablets
of each medication 2-4 hours before endodontic therapy.
B)
Discomfort
Your tooth and surrounding gum tissue may be slightly
tender for several days as a result of manipulation during treatment
and previous condition of your tooth. This tenderness is normal and is
no cause for alarm. Do not chew food on the affected side until your
endodontic therapy is completed and your tooth is covered with the
definitive restoration. You may continue your regular dental hygiene
regimen. Discomfort may be alleviated by taking ibuprofen (Advil
– 1 tablet each 12 hours) and acetaminophen (Tylenol - 1
tablet each 4 hours). NOTE: Alcohol intake is not advised while taking
any of these medications. Should you experience discomfort that cannot
be controlled with the above listed medications, or should swelling
develop, please contact this office immediately.
C)
Home Care
Endodontic treatment has now been completed. The root
canal system has been permanently sealed. However, the outer surface is
sealed with a temporary restoration. A follow-up restoration must be
placed to protect your tooth against fracture and decay. Make sure you
schedule another appointment so we can replace the temporary filling
for a proper restoration. Included in your treatment is a follow-up
examination to evaluate the progress of healing. This appointment will
require only a few minutes and no additional fee will be charged for
the first check-up visit. Please call for an appointment during the
following month.
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Endodontist and Cosmetic Dentist
Root Canal, Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening
Rio de Janeiro - Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana |
Av. Ataulfo de Paiva 1079,
Sala 910
Leblon, Rio de Janeiro CEP 22440-034
Office: (21) 2239-1181
English: (21) 8104-2280 |
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