Is it alright to undergo root canal treatment for a decayed tooth?

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I understand your concern.

Our tooth has three layers: topmost enamel, middle layer dentin, and innermost pulp. When decay starts on the enamel, we do not experience any pain or symptoms other than a visible black spot or region in some cases. The decay progresses to the middle layer giving hot or cold sensitivity symptoms. If left undiagnosed, it then goes to the innermost pulp layer, which consists of the nerve. The treatment here depends on the depth of the decay. Enamel and dentin decay require a simple superficial filling, whereas deep dentin and pulpal decay require root canal treatment. From your symptoms of pain, we can say that your tooth nerve is infected, and hence a root canal treatment was advised by your dentist. Root canal treatment (RCT) involves removing the decayed enamel, dentin, and infected and inflamed pulp from the root canals, followed by filling those spaces with biocompatible and inert fillings. For a decayed tooth with pain, RCT is the only recommended solution that helps us save the tooth. If not RCT, removing the decayed tooth is an option. I recommend getting this tooth treated soon, as painkillers offer only temporary relief from pain and cannot stop or treat the decay and the infection.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.