Dental Tubules

Dental tubules are very small holes in the dental tissue that serve to transfer nutrients and oxygen from the dental pulp to the dentin. They play an important role in maintaining dental health as they provide nutrition to the cells that are inside the tooth.

Dental tubules can become damaged as a result of various factors, such as dental disease, injury, infection, or improper dental care. If the tubule is damaged, inflammation and infection of the teeth may begin. To avoid this, you need to brush your teeth regularly, use the right toothpaste, and visit your dentist for checkups.

However, sometimes teeth may need treatment, for example, due to caries or pulpitis. In this case, the doctor may make a small incision on the dental crown. It won't hurt because pain medications desensitize the nerves. The surgeon then fills the tooth with a special medicine and covers the wound with a sterile protective bandage. The patient is then asked to return for a follow-up appointment in a few days.