What is root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment is a very effective procedure, used to remove infected pulp tissues from the innermost part of your tooth. When a tooth becomes infected, bacteria can cause the nerves contained in the pulp tissue to die, and increases the risk of further infections because the body’s immune system is unable to protect the tooth.
As well as removing infected tissue, root canal treatment also involves thoroughly cleaning the root canals and filling them to aid function and prevent re-infection. With successful treatment, we can get you out of the significant pain associated with an infected tooth and avoid the need for extraction.
What does the root canal treatment process involve?
Root canal treatment usually requires multiple appointments, depending on the type of tooth being treated. During your initial consultation, we discuss the treatment with you in detail, including the process and number of appointments you are likely to need.
We take a digital x-ray to aid our diagnosis and enable us to check both the root canals of the affected tooth and that there are no other signs of infection present. We give you the chance to ask us any questions about your treatment, and ask that you let us know if you are feeling nervous so we can tailor our care to your needs.
Using a specialist microscope, for precision and visibility and local anaesthetic to minimise your discomfort, we carefully remove the infected pulp. We are one of the few practices in Surrey that have access to this equipment. We will then clean and sterilise the root canals thoroughly, and shape them using specialist instruments.
We fill the root canals and seal your tooth to prevent any further infection from occurring. In some cases, we may use a crown to help strengthen your tooth, restore the shape, and ensure it functions correctly.
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