Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment

Endodontics is a speciality within Dentistry that deals with the treatment and prevention of diseases that affect the dental pulp and the supporting structure of the tooth. Endodontic treatment is usually referred to as root canal treatment and is carried out when the nerve inside the tooth becomes infected and causes pain. Our desired outcome for any patient is to be pain free and have healthy teeth and gums.

The primary purpose of Endodontics is to preserve teeth and avoid extractions wherever possible. Dentists are committed to saving teeth and therefore avoiding the need for dentures or other teeth- replacement treatment such as dental Implants.

SHOULD I BE NERVOUS?

Despite its reputation for being painful, modern techniques and anesthesia have made the procedure much less uncomfortable than in the past. While there may be some minor discomfort during the treatment, most patients report little to no pain during the procedure itself.

After the procedure, there may be some tenderness and soreness, but this can typically be managed with over-the-counter pain medications. It’s important to follow your dentist’s post-treatment instructions to ensure a speedy and comfortable recovery.

ONGOING CARE & PREVENTION

After a root canal treatment, it’s important to take care of the treated tooth to prevent further infection or damage. It is important to ensure that the restoration post root canal treatment is stable to help avoid further infections.
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Your dentist will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor the progress of your healing and ensure that the tooth remains stable and healthy. 

TREATMENT JOURNEY(INSERT PROCEDURE GRAPHIC PICS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB)

01-Whilst our practitioners have performed many root canal treatments, we do understand that this is a new experience for patients so if you have any questions or concerns do ask!

02-We will manage your comfort throughout the procedure by administering a local anaesthetic that will numb the area we are working in.

03- The first stage of treatment will involve removing the infected pulp tissue from the inside of the tooth, we will then cleanse the pulp chamber. Once the empty pulp chamber has been thoroughly cleaned it will be filled with a material that replicates the pulp.

04- The tooth will then be sealed to prevent further infection.

Once the root canal has been sealed, the tooth itself will need to be restored with either a filling or crown.