Root canal treatment is a treatment used to repair and save a severely decayed or infected tooth. During root canal treatment, the nerve is removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and filled. Starting root canal treatment early is important to save the tooth. When the aching tooth is neglected for a long time, both the infection spreads to the surrounding tissues and the tooth is lost.
Things to consider after root canal treatment;
If the root canal treatment is not finished in the first session, it should be avoided to use the tooth until the treatment is finished.
For oral care, general care rules such as brushing, flossing and using an antiseptic mouthwash should be applied at regular intervals.
Smoking causes bad breath, affects the chemistry of the mouth and causes excessive plaque formation. Smokers should remember that they have to live with bad breath all the time. Smoking also causes serious discoloration of the teeth and gums. Smokers have gum problems, decreased sense of taste and inflammatory formations in the mouth with decreased immunity.