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Root Canal Treatment is More Comfortable Than Ever Before

585811_blogIf you’re one of the many people who feels instantly uncomfortable when the words root and canal are mentioned in the same sentence, we have great news! Using the latest techniques, our experienced dentists offer comfortable root canal treatment to put an end to your dental woes and restore your beautiful smile.

What does root canal treatment involve?

Root canal treatment is a very important and effective dental procedure that can make the difference between keeping and losing a tooth. This procedure is usually used to treat a dental infection when it has spread to the pulp tissue. This is the living part of the tooth and contains the nerves and blood vessels. Once the pulp is infected, the blood supply to the tooth is reduced and there is a high risk of further infection and dental abscesses, which are very painful. Root canal treatment helps to stem the spread of infection and preserve the tooth.

Many people feel anxious when root canal treatment crops up in conversation and it does have a bit of a bad reputation. However, treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic and we use advanced techniques to achieve optimum results with minimal discomfort. We can assure you that you’re in the safest hands and we will ensure that you are completely comfortable during the procedure.

What actually happens when you have root canal treatment?

Before treatment begins, the tooth is numbed completely to prevent you from feeling pain. Once the effects of the local anaesthetic have come into play, your dentist start the procedure by drilling into your tooth and cleaning and clearing the root canals. All the decayed tissue is taken out and the canals are given a very thorough clean. The root canals are then filled using a material known as gutta percha and sealed. After root canal treatment, it is common to crown the tooth. A temporary crown is usually fitted and a permanent crown placed around two weeks later. The new crown helps to restore and strengthen the tooth and it can also have amazing aesthetic benefits.

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