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Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment is needed when deep decay or a fracture reaches the nerve (pulp) of the tooth. It removes the infection and lets you keep your own tooth.
Root canal treatment
What is it?
During the treatment we clean and disinfect the inside of the root canals and seal them to prevent new infections.
The tooth is then rebuilt and, when needed, protected with a crown to restore its strength and appearance.
Who is it for?
- Severe pain or pain at night
- Lasting sensitivity to cold or heat
- Deep cavities or fractures
- Dental infections or abscesses
Root canal treatment
Benefits
Keep your tooth
Avoids extraction whenever possible.
Pain relief
Removes the cause of the pain.
Precision
Modern cleaning and sealing techniques.
Function & aesthetics
Restoration so you can chew normally.
Root canal treatment
Step by step
01
Diagnosis
Examination and X-ray of the tooth.
02
Anaesthesia
Always performed under local anaesthesia.
03
Treatment
Cleaning, disinfection and sealing of the canals.
04
Restoration
Filling or crown to protect the tooth.
Root canal treatment
Frequently asked questions
Every case is different: at your first visit we will assess whether this treatment is right for you.
It shouldn’t. It is done under local anaesthesia and usually relieves the pain caused by the infection.
Many root canals are completed in a single session; more complex cases may need two.
That is why it is important to restore it well and, in many cases, protect it with a crown.
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