Root Canal
Say Goodbye to Toothache
An infected root canal often goes hand-in-hand with two unwanted friends —severe toothache and worry. The constant throbbing you’re experiencing when you have a dental infection is caused by inflammation of the living tissue in the heart of your tooth. And, because this tissue is filled with nerve endings, the pain is often unbearable
Root canal treatments are routine procedures to remove an infection deep inside the tooth. This straightforward procedure is highly effective and can save your tooth and prevent further infection.
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The Root Cause
If you have an untreated cavity or a damaged tooth, bacteria can gradually penetrate below the outer surfaces until they reach the living tissue inside. Once the tooth becomes infected, it’s time to take action
Without treatment, dental infections spread. An infected tooth becomes abscessed, and you may lose it. An infection can move to neighbouring teeth, spread to the gums, affect your jaws, and even cause sepsis.
The signs of a dental infection can include:
- Severe pain around a tooth
- Sensitivity in your tooth to hot and cold
- Swelling in your mouth, jaw, and face
- Dark grey or black areas on the affected tooth
- Pus coming from under the tooth
- Bad breath
- A bad taste in your mouth
- A high temperature
What Happens During a Root Canal Treatment?
After taking X-rays of your teeth to assess the infection, we’ll give you a local anaesthetic to stop any pain. The treatment is straightforward. We’ll carefully remove all of the infected matter from the inside of your tooth.
Once we’re happy the infection is no longer present, and the inside of your tooth is sanitised, we’ll fill it with a natural latex-like material before closing it with a filling.
The whole process is usually performed in a single appointment, although we may recommend returning to have a crown placed at a later date. Closing the tooth off with a crown will reduce the potential for reinfection at a later date.
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Preserving Your Smile
Removing an infection with a root canal treatment stops its spread. This prevents further complications that could cause tooth loss, periodontitis, and other infections.
Stop the Pain
The toothache that comes with a dental infection is often intense. A root canal treatment stops pain in its tracks. Some mild sensitivity is common following treatment, but this quickly passes.
Enjoy Food Again
When your tooth is infected, eating becomes a battle. Once we’ve received treatment, you can return to eating and enjoying your favourite meals.
Routine and Almost Painless
The modern techniques and technology used in root canal treatments are efficient and effective, meaning you get the best experience possible.
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Root Canal Treatments at Bella Dental
If you’re experiencing a toothache, don’t wait to see if it worsens. The sooner we treat it, the better. Call today and book your appointment.
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