Root Canal Treatment

Because we believe in preserving natural teeth as long as possible we often advise root canal treatment in preference to removing an infected tooth.

The aim of root canal treatment is to get rid of the damaged pulp and the bacteria that are causing the infection. It is a skilled procedure and involves removing inflamed or dead nerves and blood vessels from the centre of your tooth. This is done by drilling a hole through the top of your tooth to the root canal and removing the dead tissue. The empty root canal system is then cleaned, a temporary filling is put in and the tooth left to settle. The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled.

Crowns are often needed for root filled teeth as they become more brittle.

To find out more about root canal treatment please call us on 0844 576 9285 or book an appointment.