{"id":3632,"date":"2022-07-18T12:54:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T04:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.smilereadybali.com\/?p=3632"},"modified":"2022-07-18T12:54:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T04:54:25","slug":"what-is-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilereadybali.com\/en\/what-is-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Root Canal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A modern\u00a0root canal treatment\u00a0is nothing like those old sayings! It\u2019s very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your tooth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root canal is relatively painless and extremely effective. You\u2019ll be back to smiling, biting and chewing with ease in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Root canals are needed for a deep cavity, or issues from a previous filling. Patients generally need a root canal when they notice their teeth are sensitive, particularly to hot and cold sensations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are a few symptoms that mean you might need a root canal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe pain while chewing or biting<\/li><li>Pimples on the gums<\/li><li>A chipped or cracked tooth<\/li><li>Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed<\/li><li>Swollen or tender gums<\/li><li>Deep decay or darkening of the gums<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Efficient chewing<\/li><li>Normal biting force and sensation<\/li><li>Natural appearance<\/li><li>Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. 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