Do the words ‘root canal’ fill you with fear? If so, you’re not alone. Most people experience some level of anxiety when faced with dental treatment and a root canal treatment seems to be a particularly terrifying prospect. Root canal treatment is a common treatment, which is used to treat infected and decayed teeth. In many cases, it is used when the only other alternative would be to extract the tooth, so in other words, this is a therapy, which can save the day if you’re dreading losing a tooth. The aim of treatment is to remove the decayed tissue from the tooth and strengthen the tooth so that it is able to function normally in the future. Root canal treatment has a bad reputation, but it is actually a very important and relatively straightforward procedure and the tooth is completely numbed, so you shouldn’t feel any pain at all. The first stage of treatment is designed to remove decayed tissue from the root canals, to do this, your dentist will drill into the tooth. Once all the decayed tissue has been taken out, your dentist will clean the root canals and then fill them with dental material to prevent the infection from spreading. After treatment, it is common to place a new crown to make the tooth stronger; this will also have aesthetic benefits for the tooth. Any dental procedure may be daunting, especially for those who suffer from dental anxiety. However, we use the latest techniques to reduce pain and ensure you feel comfortable and confident when you have treatment in the city of Leeds.
