The words ‘root’ and ‘canal’ often conjure up feelings of anxiety and worry, but at City Dental Leeds, our dentists work tirelessly to ensure that all our patients feel comfortable and relaxed and make sure you feel as comfortable as possible.
Root canal treatment often gets a bad name, but this important and effective procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic to prevent discomfort. With our experienced, gentle and caring dentists, we promise that you’re in the best hands.
The root canal procedure
Root canal treatment is often recommended when a tooth is infected or decayed and harmful bacteria have reached the pulp tissue. The pulp is the living tissue of the tooth and contains the nerves and blood vessels. Once the pulp is infected, blood supply to the tooth is reduced and the tooth will eventually die. Root canal treatment is a means of saving the tooth by removing the decayed tissue to prevent the spread of infection.
Before treatment begins, your dentist will numb your tooth using local anaesthetic. They will then drill into the tooth and start to remove any damaged or decayed pulp tissue from the root canals. Once the root canals are cleared, your dentist will clean the tooth thoroughly and then fill and seal them.
Often, after root canal treatment, a new crown is placed to strengthen the tooth and protect it from further damage. If this is the case, a temporary crown will be placed immediately after the procedure and a permanent crown will then be fitted around two weeks later.
If you have any questions about root canal treatment or are nervous about having treatment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
