Léčba kořenových kanálků: co to je a kdy ji potřebujete

When your tooth hurts so bad you can’t sleep, and the pain keeps coming back even after taking painkillers, it’s often not just a simple cavity. It’s usually a léčba kořenových kanálků, zubní procedura, která odstraňuje infikovanou dřeň zevnitř zubu a zachraňuje ho před vytržením. Also known as endodoncie, it’s the most common way to save a tooth that’s been damaged by deep decay, trauma, or infection. Most people think it’s painful, but modern techniques make it no worse than getting a filling.

Inside every tooth is a soft tissue called dřeň, vnitřní část zubu, která obsahuje nervy, cévy a tkáň. When bacteria get in through a deep cavity or crack, the dřeň gets inflamed or dies. That’s when you feel constant throbbing, sensitivity to hot or cold, or even swelling. If left untreated, the infection spreads to the jawbone and can cause abscesses. That’s why zánět dřeně, akutní infekce vnitřní části zubu, která vyžaduje okamžitou léčbu is one of the top reasons people end up needing root canal treatment.

Many think once the nerve is gone, the tooth is dead. But that’s not true. After cleaning and sealing the zubní kanálky, úzké trubice uvnitř kořene zubu, které vedou od dřeně k čelisti, the tooth stays in place, functions normally, and looks just like the others. You just need a crown afterward to protect it. The procedure takes one or two visits, depending on the complexity. No, you don’t need to be hospitalized. No, you won’t lose the tooth. And yes, it’s way cheaper than replacing it with an implant later.

What you’ll find in the articles below are real stories and clear answers: how to recognize if your tooth needs this treatment, what happens step by step, how to deal with pain afterward, and why skipping it leads to bigger problems. You’ll also learn how to avoid ending up in this situation in the first place. This isn’t about fear. It’s about knowing your options before it’s too late.