ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
REMOVING A CAUSE OF PAIN AND INFECTION
Sometimes the nerve in a tooth can become damaged due to trauma or significant decay. In these circumstances and in order to save a tooth a nerve can be removed in order to resolve pain and infection.
We carefully remove the damaged nerve from the tooth and replace it with a sterile filling with the aim to maintain the tooth. After this we usually recommend protecting back teeth with a Crown or Onlay.
Root Canal Experts
in Wirral
Our dentists, Dr Michael Boden and Dr Jack Watson have a special interest in root canal treatment.
This means they have undertaken additional training and have devoted extra time in their careers to this sub specialty of dentistry.
Dr. Michael Boden
Dr. Jack Watson
Why Root Canal Treatment is Needed:
The pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels, can get infected or
inflamed due to deep decay, trauma to the tooth, or repeated dental procedures on the same tooth.
If left untreated, an infected pulp can lead to an abscess (a pocket of pus) or even cause the tooth to become severely damaged and need to be extracted.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT PROCEDURE
Root canal treatment is usually done in one or two visits to the dentist.
1. Diagnosis and X-ray
The dentist will take an X-ray of the affected tooth to see the extent of
damage or infection and plan the treatment.
2. Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia is applied to numb the area around the tooth.
This ensures that you won’t feel pain during the procedure.
3. Access Opening
The dentist makes a small opening in the crown (top) of the
tooth to access the pulp chamber.
4. Cleaning and Shaping
The infected or damaged pulp is removed using small instruments.
The inside of the root canals is then thoroughly cleaned and
shaped to prepare it for filling.
5. Disinfection
The dentist disinfects the cleaned root canals to ensure any
remaining bacteria are eliminated.
6. Filling The Canal
After the canals are cleaned, they are filled with a
biocompatible material, and the access opening is sealed.
7. Final Restoration
In most cases, a crown or filling is placed on the tooth to restore its
function and appearance. This is especially important for teeth that
have been significantly weakened by decay or infection.
Why it's important
Root canal therapy helps save a tooth that would otherwise need
to be extracted.
It prevents the spread of infection and alleviates the pain associated with a damaged or infected tooth.
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