Lifespan of root canal treated teeth

Root canal treatment is to clean out some bacteria in the teeth, but the teeth will also suffer from loss of nutrients and it will take a long time to recover. However, root canal treatment is not cheap, so many people will worry about the lifespan. Generally, after root canal treatment, the teeth can last for several years or even more than ten years, but the physical condition of the teeth will change, so they also need to be stabilized.

How long can a root canal treated tooth last?

Root canal treatment will remove the dental pulp, causing the tooth to lose nutrition. After a few years or even more than ten years, the color of the tooth will become darker and the texture will become brittle. During use, the risk of splitting increases and the life of the tooth is reduced accordingly.

Some research results suggest that the lifespan of teeth after root canal treatment will be three to five years shorter than that of normal teeth. In fact, this conclusion is debatable. Because there are so many factors that affect the lifespan of teeth after root canal treatment, it is difficult to generalize.

The first is the operating technique. The better the doctor's technique, the more likely he is to avoid accidents or complications during the treatment process. At the same time, some small adjustments will be made during the treatment process based on the actual situation of a tooth. These are all beneficial to extending the use time of teeth after treatment.

Another aspect is the daily use and care of the patients. After root canal treatment, the toughness of the teeth will gradually decrease. Obviously, people who like to eat harder foods or those with a naturally stronger bite force are more likely to damage these brittle teeth.

In order to prevent tooth splitting, when a crown is placed, it is obvious that people with good oral hygiene and rarely inflamed gums will have a longer lifespan of their crown.

Steps/Methods:

1. After root canal treatment, the teeth can maintain their original beautiful appearance, but in fact the teeth are dead, which is the same as a mummy. After treatment, healthy adults can generally maintain the effect for nearly ten years, but the specific situation varies from person to person. For example, the effect may be shorter for older people.

2. The impact of root canal treatment on the oral cavity is not only reflected in the teeth, but also in the changes of gums and other parts. Because the human oral cavity is always in the process of change and growth, with age, the gums and alveolar bones will gradually age and shrink, which may lead to some oral diseases and may also cause loose teeth.

3. Root canal treatment is suitable for pulpitis, apical periodontitis and pulp exposure. Root canal treatment is a permanent solution. Once the diseased dental nerve is removed, there will be no more pain and it is less susceptible to bacterial corrosion. After treatment of tooth, pulp and periapical diseases, other aspects should be considered to prevent the occurrence of complications.

Note:

There may be a short period of discomfort during or after root canal treatment. If the tooth is very brittle after treatment, it is best to perform an inlay or crown restoration to prevent tooth fracture and prolong its life. After treatment, take oral anti-inflammatory drugs and avoid being too tired, which generally will not cause pain.