Root Canal Treatment (RCT)
Inside every tooth is an area called the pulp which contains blood vessels and nerves. If your tooth is damaged, bacteria can get into this area and damage the pulp causing you toothache. Sometimes, the bacteria and debris causes infection within the pulp. This infection can spread to the apex of your tooth, forming a pus filled sac known as an abscess. This could cause you to develop a facial swelling.
To alleviate your symptoms a root canal treatment can be performed, removing the damaged pulp and stabilizing your tooth.
How will I know if I need a root canal?
Your dentist is the only person who can accurately assess whether you need a root canal procedure. However, the following symptoms may indicate the need for a root canal:
Root canal treatments are performed under local anesthetic so you will not feel anything during the procedure. Like any treatment, you may experience some mild discomfort afterwards, but this can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief and will subside within a week to two.
What are my alternative options?
Root canal treatment is used to save your tooth, allowing you to keep your natural healthy, smile. As infection will not heal on its own, your alternative option is to have a tooth extraction.
Why choose us?
Root canal treatments hold a special interest to us. We have the knowledge, equipment and experience required to perform root canal treatments and re-treatments that some dentists are reluctant to provide. We have been accepting referrals since 2013.
In Severe Pain?
Toothache that keeps you awake or a tooth that is tender to bite on usually means the nerve is infected, and it will not settle on its own. Visit our emergency dentist page or call 01642 782434 — we will see you as soon as we can during opening hours.
