Nobody wants to lose their teeth, and regular visits to the dentist for checkups will ensure you keep your teeth in the best condition possible. But accidents happen, and cracked teeth or deep cavities can lead to teeth becoming inflamed or infected, and can lead to tooth loss.
Tooth infections can be hazardous to your health, but a root canal treatment can be a good solution. A root canal involves removing the damaged pulp tissue from your infected tooth, before cleaning and disinfecting. Then a root canal filling is added and sealed to prevent further infection or contamination, effectively reliving the pain almost immediately.
Here are the four steps to a root canal:
1. First, X-rays are taken to determine the location and extent of the decay.
2. Once a diagnosis has been made by your dentist, and you both agree that a root canal is the best solution, a local anaesthetic is administered to the affected area.
3. A procedure called pulpectomy will be carried out by the dentist, accessing the tooth’s canal, opening it and the diseased tooth pulp removed.
4. The dentist will fill the roots that have been opened with gutta-percha material and seal them off with cement.
A root canal along with an appropriate restoration such as a crown, the treatment can save your tooth. The treatment is usually cheaper than extraction and placement of a bridge or implant, and you keep your own teeth!
If you’re looking for a root canal treatment in Bishops Waltham, get in touch today.