Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment has long had a reputation for being painful . But the pain is associated with the infected tooth only and not the treatment itself. The prime aim of a root canal treatment is to remove the infection so you get relieved of the pain and thus save your natural tooth. With modern anaesthetic and dental techniques, most patients find the procedure feels similar to having a longer filling.
Sweet Tooth Dental provides trusted and result- oriented root canal treatment at Christchurch, St Albans and Rangiora clinics. After reviewing your X-rays carefully, we explain what is happening inside the tooth. Then, we discuss whether the tooth can be saved or not. After discussing your options and ensuring you are comfortable proceeding , we proceed with the treatment plan.
Signs You May Need Root Canal Treatment
You may need root canal treatment if the pulp inside your tooth has become infected or inflamed. Common symptoms include:
- Sharp or severe pain in a single tooth
- Pain when drinking hot or cold drinks
- Swollen or tender gums around the affected tooth
- Darkening or loosening of a tooth
- A cracked, chipped, or heavily restored tooth with increased sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
If left untreated , the infection may spread into the surrounding bone. It can even result in tooth loss. Early treatment can save your tooth and avoid further and more complicated dental treatments later.
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What to Expect During Root Canal Treatment
Diagnosis
It starts with taking X-rays to check how far the infection has spread. Local anaesthetic is used to numb the tooth completely before treatment begins.
Cleaning the Tooth
The inside of the root canal is cleaned and disinfected properly after the pulp is removed completely and safely.
Sealing and Protecting the Tooth
The canals are filled in and capped. A crown is often recommended on a follow-up visit to strengthen and preserve the tooth in the long term.
Generally, most root canal treatments take 1 or 2 appointments, which is dependent on the extent of infection.
Why is Root Canal Treatment Recommended?
Saving your natural tooth is usually the preferred outcome. Root canal treatment offers several important benefits; tooth extraction also has some drawbacks . These can be bone loss, tooth movement, and future requirements for implant or bridge placement.
Root canal treatments here preserve the tooth’s structure, bring back your chewing ability, and help avoid more extensive procedures like extractions or dental implants. It’s the smart, long-term dental solution for your oral health.
If you have toothache, sensitivity, swelling, or have been advised that you may need a root canal, give Sweet Tooth Dental a call today.
To book an appointment, call 03 662 5025 or e-mail office@sweettoothdental.nz . Both clinics have off-street parking.
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