Root Canal
Are you anxious about having root canal treatment?
When the nerve of the tooth becomes infected as a result of decay or injury, you may experience sensitivity to hot or cold or when biting or your face may start to swell.
Root canal treatment is then needed to remove the infection and to save your tooth.
Our caring team will ensure your treatment is comfortable and our relaxing environment will make you feel at ease.
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If left untreated, the infection will spread resulting in the tooth having to be removed.
Root canal treatment usually requires two appointments. At the first appointment, we numb the area so that the procedure is comfortable. We remove the infection in the root of your tooth and make sure the remaining tooth is healthy and stable. The root canal is cleaned and shaped and a temporary filling is placed.
In your second appointment, the temporary filling is removed and we check that the infection has cleared before filling the tooth permanently.
A crown may the very last step in the procedure, which will give this tooth added strength and protection, restoring the tooth function and giving you a healthy and natural smile.
Once the tooth has been restored, you can still bite, chew and eat as normal.
You may require root canal treatment if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Dull ache or severe pain
- Abscess (area where pus collects)
- Prolonged sensitive tooth (especially to hot or cold)
- Tenderness when biting or eating
- Swelling of your face
- Severe bad taste in your mouth
- Tooth darkens in colour
You may also be completely unaware that you have an infected tooth, as you may not be experiencing any symptoms. An x-ray will show any infection.
An infected tooth will not heal by itself and as it gets worse, it will continue to be a source of infection that brings down your immune system.
Your tooth may darken after treatment however, there are several treatments available to restore the tooth to its natural appearance including, internal tooth bleaching, veneers or crowns.
If a crown has been advised, it is not advisable to eat directly on the root filled tooth until the crown has been placed, as this may cause the tooth to break. The longer you wait to complete the final restoration the more likely bacteria will re-infect the tooth, requiring root canal treatment to be performed all over again.
If you do elect to have the tooth removed the best option would be to replace it with one of the following options: Dental Implants, Bridges, Partial Dentures
When you come to see us for your first consultation, we will determine the most appropriate treatment for you and provide you with a treatment plan and cost.
To obtain an estimate for the total cost for your treatment, please call 020 8567 4344 for your consultation or email us.
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