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Since the mid-seventies I have had the opportunity to experience several, with a few that still give me nightmares from time to time – but fair readers – I’ll not dwell upon those. We will however spend the next couple of days reviewing what is a Root Canal, why we get them, how they are treated, how to prevent them, and the significant advances and technology to improve the process and more importantly, helping the patient.
Root canal definitions
Function: n
1. The part of the pulp cavity lying in the root of a tooth called also pulp canal
2. A dental operation to save a tooth by removing the contents of its root canal and filling the cavity with a protective substance (as gutta-percha)
Source - Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2007 Merriam-Webster, Inc
1. The chamber of the dental pulp lying within the root portion of a tooth. Also called pulp canal .
2. A treatment in which diseased tissue from this part of the tooth is removed and the resulting cavity is filled with an inert material.
Source - The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
With that as an introduction I'll close out for now and continue getting the next parts ready for posting, As always, we welcome and look forward to your comments. Wishing all a wonderful day,
~ Terry
EEK!! I have had one root canal and that is more than enough. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have had every kind of dental procedure possible including probably 6 root canals. I am in the middle of an implant procedure. My dentist, as a child, did not give Novocaine and, like most people of my generation, we didn't get dentures but got a whole lot of fillings, which eventually gave way to root canals and crowns. Nitrous oxide finally helped me relax enough, along with medication and Novocaine to allow me to sit still for dental work.
ReplyDeleteI actually fell in the 2nd grade and chipped my front teeth and that, and cavities, started me on the road to dental hell.
Luckily I have a dentist now who accepts me and understands and we do what it takes to get through any procedure.
I could probably BE a dentist after all I've had done.
Blessings,
Marilyn
Impressive post and will be quite helpful in creating awareness about root canal. I am planning to visit a local dentist Torrance for my dental problems as he is quite good and known for his professional affordable services.
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