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About The Video
In this video, Dr Elyssa focuses on root canal treatment for back teeth, including premolars and molars, which play a key role in chewing and grinding. She explains why these teeth are more prone to cracks and deep decay due to heavy biting forces and their hard-to-reach position in the mouth.
She also outlines why treating back teeth can be more complex, as they often contain multiple narrow or hidden canals. Dr Elyssa explains how dental microscopes and 3D scans assist in locating and cleaning these canals thoroughly, and why a dental crown is recommended afterwards to protect the tooth long term.
This video highlights the reasons back teeth commonly need root canal treatment and why these cases can be more complex than front teeth. Dr Elyssa explains that molars and premolars are exposed to heavy chewing forces, making them more susceptible to cracks that allow bacteria to enter the nerve canal. Deep decay beneath old fillings can also go unnoticed due to their position at the back of the mouth.
She explains that back teeth often have multiple root canals, which may be narrow, calcified or difficult to locate. To manage this, dental microscopes and 3D imaging are used to improve visibility and accuracy during treatment. After the infection is treated, a dental crown is recommended to protect the weakened tooth, distribute biting forces evenly and reduce the risk of future fractures. The video emphasises early assessment and timely care to preserve back teeth effectively.
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