Before reading this article, i want to make it clear that this article is for general public who is a layman to dentistry, & not for academic purpose. Also, I have tried my best to keep its language simple & understandable & not included any medical terminology. After all, this article is for general purpose. Many times we felt mild pain or hot & cold sensitivity in our tooth.

Upon consultation with a dentist, we are advised to undergo root canal treatment or R.C.T. But some of us thought that the problem is not so severe which needed the painful (not actually) root canal treatment & why not the dentist perform the simple & cheap tooth filling or prescribe few medications for this problem. I personally faced such condition in my private practice frequently and thus decided to write on this topic. Actually there are many factors which are analysed by your dentist before coming to the…