Endodontic treatment, also known as root canal treatment, is a dental treatment procedure for cases where the pulp is severely affected. The dentist will need to clean the inner inflamed pulp, then seal the root canal system to prevent infection and bacteria from re-entering, while preserving the best remaining real tooth tissue.
Patients need to go to the dentist to get a thorough root canal treatment. Instead of removing the tooth with pulpitis, getting the pulp from just $ 30 will help preserve the patient’s real teeth. At the same time, the problems of sensitivity and pain are also eliminated.
WHY IS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT NECESSARY?
The pulp is a connective tissue consisting of many small blood vessels and nerves located between the teeth. When there is a lot of impact, it can be caused by cracks, broken teeth, tooth decay, which allows bacteria to enter the tooth pulp and cause infection.
Pulpitis is an irreversible condition, so it is necessary to treat it early to avoid extensive damage or tooth abscess, pulp necrosis. If the tooth pulp is not treated completely, the longer the bone around the tooth will show signs of degeneration, forcing the tooth to be extracted soon.
Therefore, when there are any signs of tooth infection, it is necessary to visit the dentist early and treat. Talk to your doctor directly to understand the stage of your disease and the best treatment.
Root canal treatment process at Dong Nam Dental Clinic
Understanding the root canal treatment process will help you prepare mentally for this treatment. Root canal treatment usually takes place from 1-2 appointments with the following steps:
+ Step 1: Visit and check for pulpitis
The endodontist will directly examine, take X-rays and check the stage of pulpitis. At the same time, communicate more clearly with you about the treatment process, time and cost so that you understand and cooperate with the doctor.
+ Step 2: Initiate the treatment
Before proceeding with the treatment, the doctor will give you an anesthetic to reduce the pain during the treatment. The final step of the preparation is to put the rubber sole to avoid the humid environment causing infection. Then proceed to the process of opening the canal into the canal, cleaning the damaged pulp areas and then reshaping the canal.
Depending on the difficulty of the root canal treatment, it will take 1-2 appointments. In case multiple appointments are needed, the doctor will put an antiseptic and temporary filling to avoid food getting stuck.
After cleaning and adjusting the shape of the canal, making sure that there is no remaining inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue in the tooth, the pulp removal operation will be over.
+ Step 3: Seal the canal
Sealing the canal is the last step to avoid creating a hole that causes infection for oral bacteria to attack. The hardness of the filling will help block the entire catheter on the tooth, not making it difficult for the process of chewing and swallowing.
However, the condition of the teeth after root canal treatment is very brittle and fragile, so usually the doctor will recommend cosmetic porcelain crown treatment for the teeth that have undergone root canal treatment to better preserve the real teeth.
How much is the root canal treatment at Dong Nam Dental?
The cost of root canal treatment will depend on the position of the tooth as well as the procedure to be treated. Below is the exact price list listed by Dong Nam Dental for each case:
| ROOT CANAL TREATMENT | COST | NOTE |
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Root canal treatment of incisors (R1, 2, 3) |
30$/ Teeth |
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Root canal treatment of premolars (R4, 5) |
43$/ Teeth |
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Root canal treatment of molars (R6, 7) |
64$/ Teeth |
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Filling ends the root canal treatment |
17$/ Teeth |
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Root canal treatment (*) |
21$/ Teeth |
(*) = Root canal treatment + 21$/Teeth |