Endodontic (Root Canal) Treatment
Root canal therapy in East Village, East London.
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontics, is a dental procedure designed to treat infection or irreversible inflammation of the nerve of a tooth. This may be caused by decay, a fracture, an existing deep filling or severe gum disease.
If the nerve tissue becomes infected by bacteria it will begin to die, which could result in the loss of the tooth. There is also the risk that the infection could spread leading to a painful dental abscess (a pus-filled swelling). The infection could then spread to your gums or the tissue and bones that support your teeth. Root canal treatment is designed to save the tooth and prevent the spread of infection.
The infected tissue is removed from the tooth and the root canal is then cleaned of all bacteria. After the bacteria have been removed, the root canals are then filled using a rubber filling material, before being sealed. Root canal treatment is commonly perceived as being a painful procedure. In fact, in the hands of a properly trained dentist, root canal treatment is relatively painless, and it should be no more unpleasant than having a filling done.
Your dentist will explain the procedure to you and will also discuss with you how many visits the treatment is likely to take as well as any treatment may be required on completion of the root canal treatment.
