Many people who are experiencing the situation of molar pulp pain ask whether there is a way to permanently cure the root canal of molars. Therefore, in the article below, Champion Dental will provide information related to molar pulp pain and the proper treatment to alleviate the pain caused by the pulp.

What Are Molars?

Molars, also known as molars teeth, are the teeth located at the back of the mouth. They play a crucial role in protecting the jawbone and contribute to the overall harmony, balance, and aesthetics of the face. In addition, molars are essential for chewing and grinding food, as well as aiding in clear and distinct pronunciation.

Typically, an adult human jaw will have a total of 12 molars, evenly distributed between the upper and lower jaws. Among them, the third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth or the eighth teeth, are also considered molars.

Causes of Molar Toothache

Molar toothache is a common dental condition that can be attributed to various causes. It may result from different oral diseases such as dental caries, gingivitis, or periodontitis, as well as physical trauma to the tooth from external forces.

Among these causes, dental caries is the primary culprit behind molar toothache. When a tooth is affected by dental caries, it means that bacteria have eroded the protective enamel on the tooth surface. If not promptly addressed, the decay will continue to damage the dentin and the inner pulp of the tooth, leading to uncomfortable and throbbing pain.

Furthermore, the condition of a broken, cracked, or chipped tooth due to external impacts can also easily result in damage to the tooth pulp. Severe impacts can expose the pulp, making it vulnerable to inflammation and causing considerable pain.

Effective methods of treating molar pulp pain

Molar pulp pain significantly impacts the daily life of patients. Therefore, to effectively and permanently treat molar pulp pain, dental clinics suggest the following treatment methods:

Root canal therapy and dental restoration

For cases of pain caused by tooth decay, an effective treatment approach is root canal therapy and dental restoration. During the root canal procedure, the dentist thoroughly removes the inflamed pulp from the tooth. Specialized instruments are used to gradually remove the pulp tissue, and the root canal is alternately flushed to ensure cleanliness. Once the root canal is completely cleaned, the dentist fills it with a sealing material. Finally, the tooth is restored by either filling or dental crown placement.

If the tooth has severe decay or fractures, after the dental restoration, dentists may proceed with dental crown placement to ensure aesthetic appearance and functionality of the tooth.

Tooth extraction

In cases where your molar pulp is severely infected and shows signs of irreversible damage, the dentist will proceed with tooth extraction to alleviate the patient's pain and preserve the adjacent teeth.

Tooth extraction may result in empty spaces in the jawbone, affecting aesthetics. However, patients have the option to choose dental implants or dentures to restore a beautiful set of teeth.

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Important considerations after molar pulp treatment

After undergoing molar pulp treatment, patients should pay attention to the following guidelines to prevent a recurrence of pulp pain:

• Maintain proper oral hygiene: Brush teeth along the gumline using vertical strokes, use dental floss, and rinse with mouthwash.
• Limit consumption of excessive sweets, candies, as well as foods that are excessively hard, tough, hot, or cold.
• Attend regular dental check-ups to promptly detect any oral health issues or potential complications that may arise after pulp treatment.

Above are the dental clinic's explanations regarding the causes of molar pulp pain and effective treatment methods. We hope this article has provided you with valuable information. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Champion Dental Clinic, where our team of doctors will provide specific advice tailored to your needs!

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