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Root Canal Treatment

Treatment for Advanced Decay




Root Canal Treatment

Treatment for Advanced Decay

Advanced, untreated decay that has spread deep into the pulp of your tooth can cause irreversible damage to the nerve- not to mention a very painful and persistent toothache!

This ‘pulpitis’ or pulp inflammation is caught in its early stages it can sometimes be treated with a simple filling. However, if the pulpitis has caused an abscess we may need to perform a root canal (or endodontic) treatment.

Rather than needing to extract the tooth, the root canal treatment will stop the pain and protect your tooth from further damage. If this procedure is not carried out you may be at risk of losing the tooth entirely.

What To Expect During A Root Canal

During the root canal treatment, your Cherryvalley Dental Care professional will remove the infected pulp material from the root of the tooth before cleaning and sealing the area to prevent further damage.

They will then restore your tooth with either a crown or a filling, depending on the strength of the tooth and the amount of material that was removed.

FAQs

Are root canals painful?

Because a root canal is a fairly invasive procedure we take great care to do everything we can to make sure the process is as pain free as possible. We may ‘settle’ your tooth beforehand with a sedative dressing and give you antibiotics and/or anti-inflammatory drugs before we begin. We may also use local anaesthesia to numb the surrounding area

Will my tooth be discoloured after the treatment?

It can be but with modern dental techniques and technology we can help you to correct any aesthetic concerns you may have. These can include tooth lightening, veneers/ crowns, composite bonding to help restore your tooth to a more natural appearance.

Will the infection come back after the root canal?

Our Cherryvalley team is trained to the very highest standards so the procedure should be very successful. There are, however, rare times when the infection returns and we need to repeat the treatment. The best way to keep the tooth healthy and free from infection is to keep the area clean through routine brushing and flossing.

Where to Find Us

Cherryvalley Dental Care


33 Gilnahirk Rd,
Belfast
BT5 7DB

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