Even the words ‘root canal treatment’ can conjure up horrible images and feelings of anxiety, but root canal treatment is nothing to be afraid if; it is a very common procedure, which is used to save a tooth that has been infected. You may be advised to have root canal treatment if an infection in your tooth has reached the pulp chamber; this is where the living tissue is found.
Why would I need root canal treatment?
You may be advised to have root canal treatment if your tooth is damaged or infected and harmful bacteria have reached the pulp chamber; the pulp chamber contains the nerves and blood vessels and once it is infected, the tooth starts to die. If the infection is allowed to spread, the bacteria can cause damage to the surrounding bone and gum tissue and there may be no choice but to extract the tooth. Root canal treatment helps to prevent the infection from spreading, allowing the tooth to be saved. Sometimes, the symptoms of infection are hard to detect and this is why regular dental check-ups are so important.
What does root canal treatment involve?
Root canal treatment involves two key parts; the first part involves drilling into the tooth and removing the decayed tissue from the root canals. The tooth is anaesthetised prior to the procedure to prevent any pain. Once the root canals have been cleaned thoroughly and the root canals are completely free from decayed tissue, they are then filled using dental material; this is done to prevent infection from spreading.
It is common to have a new crown fitted after root canal treatment; a crown is a type of restoration, which helps to strengthen the tooth. Porcelain crowns are very popular because they produce a very natural look; the crown will be custom-mad to fit the tooth perfectly.
Root canal treatment is usually done over the course of two or three sessions. Why not contact the team at Liverpool Dental Spa in the heart of Liverpool for more information.
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