Before root canal therapy, the patient can eat normally. Root canal therapy is a kind of treatment carried out inside the teeth. Its main purpose is to remove the infectious substances inside the teeth, and to alleviate pain and prevent infection by filling the root canal of the teeth. In the preparation stage of treatment, tooth preparation is an essential link, which includes X-ray photography, tooth cleaning, tooth preparation and other steps.

Before tooth preparation, patients can eat and drink normally as usual. In order to ensure the smooth progress of treatment, it is recommended to avoid eating too spicy and irritating food on the day of treatment, so as not to aggravate the discomfort in the mouth. Under special circumstances, patients need to fast temporarily according to the doctor's advice to ensure the safety of treatment.

2、 Questions about eating before root canal therapy

For many patients, they may have questions: Can you eat before root canal therapy? The answer is yes. But before treatment, patients should pay attention to maintaining oral hygiene and avoid eating too hard, sticky and sweet food, which can reduce the sensitivity of teeth and relieve the pain during treatment.

Patients need to have a good degree of treatment cooperation, and treat and use drugs according to the doctor's requirements, so as to achieve good treatment results. After root canal treatment, patients also need to pay attention to oral hygiene and diet, and follow the doctor's recommendations for follow-up and reexamination to ensure the treatment effect and quality.

3、 Characteristics of dental filling materials in the early stage of root canal therapy

In the early stage of root canal therapy, the choice of filling materials is very important. These filler materials shall have the following characteristics:

1. Biocompatibility * *: The filling material shall be compatible with human tissue and will not cause allergic reaction.

2. Good sealing performance: the filling material should be able to closely fit the dentin and effectively block the dental tubules, so as to achieve the purpose of treatment.

3. Simple operation: the operation process of filling materials shall be simple and easy, without relying on special medical devices or technologies.

4、 Common filling materials for root canal therapy

In root canal therapy, commonly used filling materials include:

1. Dental gum: As a traditional filling material, dental gum has the advantages of simple operation and affordable price. Its sealing performance and stability need to be improved, and it is easy to fall off due to external stimulation.

2. Glass ionomer cement: glass ionomer cement is an ideal filling material, which not only has good biocompatibility and sealing performance, but also can effectively fuse with tooth tissue. Although its price is relatively high and the operation is difficult, it is still a choice worth considering under specific circumstances.

The selection of filling materials in the early stage of root canal therapy should be based on the specific conditions and needs of patients. The filling materials mentioned above have their own advantages and disadvantages, and patients should make reasonable choices under the guidance of doctors.

In 2024, with the continuous development of technology and medical technology, it is believed that the future root canal therapy will be more perfect and efficient. Let's look forward to more innovative treatment methods and materials to protect tooth health.