When the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) becomes infected through decay or injury, death of the pulp tissue can follow.
When the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) becomes infected through decay or injury, death of the pulp tissue can follow. This can result in pain and swelling and lead to a facial abscess or a darkened tooth.
Root canal treatment is required to save the tooth and eliminate pain. The process involves removal of the infected dead pulp prevent any further infection. The tooth commonly requires a crown after root canal treatment to reduce the risk of the tooth fracturing.
Root canal treatment (also called Endodontics) is needed when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected through tooth decay or damaged by an injury to your mouth. This infection may spread through the root canal system, which could eventually lead to an abscess, causing a great deal of discomfort. If root canal treatment is not carried out, the tooth may need to be taken out.
Our dentists can perform root canal treatment to stop the infection from spreading and will preserve as much of your tooth as possible. Using specific techniques and advanced equipment, you will receive a local anaesthetic and the treatment overall should feel no different to having an ordinary filling placed. The aim of the treatment is to remove all infection from the root canal. The root is then cleaned and filled to prevent any further infection. A temporary filling is put in and the tooth is left to settle. The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled. Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure and most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits.
To keep your mouth in tip top shape we recommend you come in for regular hygiene appointments and dental check-ups.