Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected or damaged.
When is root canal treatment needed?
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 and 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.
Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure and most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits.
The benefits
- Preservation of remaining healthy tooth structure.
- Prevention of infection spreading any further.
- Restoration of tooth to its natural look and feel.
How it works
- 01
Anaesthetic
First, local anaesthetic will be administered to ensure no discomfort is felt during treatment.
- 02
Access
The tooth will be prepared with a drill, allowing access to the root canal system.
- 03
Cleaning
The root canal will be thoroughly cleaned out to remove all infection and pulp. The root canal system is then filled and sealed temporarily.
- 04
Restoration
The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared a suitable permanent restoration will be provided.
Common questions
The infection may spread through the root canal system and 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.
Related treatments
- 01 General family dentistry Routine dental assessments for adults and children, with x-rays when needed. £89
- 02 Oral hygiene and gum health Hygiene appointments, Air Polish and treatment of gum disease with our hygiene team. £99
- 03 White fillings Tooth-coloured composite fillings, including replacing old metal fillings. £272
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