How do you feel when somebody utters the words root and canal in the same sentence? Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure, which seem to fill dental patients with dread. The truth is that root canal treatment is nothing to worry about. It’s actually a really important procedure, which makes the difference between saving and losing a damaged or infected tooth.
About endodontic treatment
Endodontics is the dental specialty concerned with the tooth pulp. This is the living tissue of the tooth where you’ll find the blood vessels and the nerves. If the pulp tissue becomes damaged or decayed, there’s a risk that the tooth will die, as blood supply to the tooth will be reduced. In this case, dentists often recommend a procedure known as root canal treatment. This procedure, although much maligned, is a very effective treatment, which can prevent you from losing a natural tooth prematurely.
Root canal treatment has a bad reputation, but in reality, there’s really nothing to worry about. At Liverpool Dental Spa, we have many years of experience in carrying out this procedure and our friendly dental team will be there to support and reassure you every step of the way. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you won’t feel any pain at all.
Once the effects of the anaesthetic have become apparent, your dentist will drill into the tooth to remove the damaged pulp tissue from the root canals. This prevents bacteria from spreading to the tooth. The root canals are then filled with gutta percha (a dental material) and sealed. Once the procedure is complete, we may also recommend crowning the tooth to make it stronger.
If you have been advised to consider root canal treatment, we promise that you have nothing to fear. Our team is experienced and skilled and we’re here to make the experience as stress-free and painless as possible. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
