Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment saves a tooth whose inner pulp has become inflamed or infected, usually because of deep decay, a crack or an injury. Instead of removing the tooth, we clean out the infected tissue, disinfect the canals inside the roots, and seal them with a biocompatible filling material. This relieves pain and lets the tooth remain in the mouth, functioning naturally.

Modern root canal treatment is far more comfortable than its reputation suggests. With effective local anaesthesia and careful, gentle technique, most patients describe the experience as similar to getting a regular filling. In young patients, saving a tooth this way also protects normal chewing, speech and the alignment of surrounding teeth.

What this service includes

•  Diagnosis with clinical examination and X-rays
•  Effective local anaesthesia for a comfortable procedure
•  Thorough cleaning and disinfection of the root canals
•  Sealing of the canals with biocompatible filling material
•  Restoration or crown placement to protect the treated tooth
•  Review appointments to confirm healing

Who is it for?

Patients with severe toothache, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling or an abscess near a tooth, or deep decay or injury reaching the nerve – where the tooth can still be saved rather than extracted.