1. The tooth is infected and dying
The pulp helps to stop the infection. While the outer surfaces of the tooth are hard, the pulp inside is made up of living tissue and soft tissue. These living tissues sometimes become infected (through internal decay, cracks in the surface of the tooth) and the pulp begins to die. When this happens, you should have a root canal treatment to stop the infection, prevent it from spreading to other teeth, and stop the pain.

2. Stop the pain
Root canal treatment does not increase the pain, but helps you control and reduce the pain. When detected and treated early, you will not feel pain.

3. The pulp will not heal itself
When you ignore treatment, in some cases the pain may go away on its own, but this is not a good sign because it shows that all the nerves inside are dead. The infection gradually spreads inside like smoldering coals in a fire.

4. The condition will worsen if root canal treatment is not performed promptly
Leaving it untreated will cause bacteria inside the root canal to move to the tooth root and into the soft tissue of the gums and jaw. This can cause a systemic infection, which can lead to the risk of more serious diseases such as stroke, heart disease, etc.

5. Root canal treatment can save the tooth
Not treating the root will cause pain, infection and lead to tooth loss. When a tooth is lost, it can lead to a series of other problems such as cavities in the remaining teeth, gum disease, bite problems, etc. and other health problems.

Step 1: Examination and X-ray
The doctor will conduct a general examination of the oral condition, using an X-ray machine to determine the location of the tooth with pulpitis, the level of pulpitis and clarify the cause of pulpitis. Finally, the doctor will give an overall assessment of the patient’s oral health and develop a specific treatment plan.

Step 2: Anesthesia before root canal treatment
To reduce pain and soreness for the patient, the doctor will perform local anesthesia before performing root canal treatment. The anesthesia will wear off after the root canal treatment is completed, so it will not affect the patient’s daily activities.

Step 3: Proceed with root canal treatment
When the anesthesia has taken effect, the doctor will proceed with root canal treatment. The doctor will open a path on the tooth surface to the root canal, and the infected pulp area will be sucked out. After the pulp is completely removed, the doctor will reshape the root canal and fill the empty pulp chamber with Gutta Percha material.

Step 4: Root canal filling
After the pulp has been completely removed, the doctor will restore the tooth’s original aesthetics by filling or cosmetic porcelain crowns depending on the patient’s wishes and oral condition after completing the treatment.