Root Canal Treatment
A Root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected.
During the procedure, the nerve (pulp) is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and an abscess may form. This could eventually result in pain/swelling and eventually tooth loss.
Root Canal Treatment in Poulton-le-Fylde
Now accepting referrals
Alex Johnson, one of the practice principels has completed further training in root canal treatments gaining a masters qualification from the University of Chester.
With this additional training, investment in a dental microscope and additional equipment Alex is able to tackle more complex cases. Alex offers this advanced service on a private basis taking referrals from the other dentists in the practice and beyond. Please contact the team if you would like to book a consultation with Alex
Root Canal FAQ’S
Why it's needed?
The infection at the centre of a tooth (the root canal) is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth and invade the tooth.
This can happen after:
- tooth decay
- leaky fillings
- damage to teeth as a result of trauma, such as a fall
- A single tooth can have more than 1 root canal
When root canal treatment is needed?
The nerve (pulp) will begin to die if it's infected by bacteria, allowing the bacteria to then multiply and spread.
The symptoms of a pulp infection include:
- pain when eating or drinking hot or cold food and drink
- pain when biting or chewing
As the infection progresses, these symptoms often disappear as the pulp dies.
Your tooth then appears to have healed, but the infection has in fact spread through the root canal system.
You eventually get further symptoms such as:
- pain when biting or chewing returning
- swelling of the gum near the affected tooth
- pus oozing from the affected tooth
- facial swelling
- the tooth becoming a darker colour If your tooth is infected, the pulp cannot heal by itself and is important to see your dentist if you experience toothache.
Antibiotics, a medicine to treat bacterial infections, are not effective in treating root canal infections.
How is root canal treatment done?
To To treat a root canal infection the root canal space needs to be cleaned and sealed.
Once cleaned, the root canal is filled and the tooth sealed with a filling or crown. Before having root canal treatment, you’ll usually be given a local anaesthetic. This means the procedure should be painless and no more unpleasant than having a filling. The procedure may take multiple visits.
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info@hardhorndental.co.uk