Root Canal Treatment
We clean the inflamed nerve and seal the canals to save the tooth instead of extracting it, working under a microscope.
- Session length
- 45–90 minutes
- Sessions
- 1–2 sessions
- Afterwards
- Mild tenderness for a few days
When deep decay, a crack or a knock inflames the nerve, pain and abscesses can follow. Root canal treatment removes this tissue so the tooth can stay.
Signs
Lingering sensitivity to hot and cold, pain that wakes you at night, pain on chewing, swelling or a pimple-like bump on the gum.
Why a microscope?
Some teeth have extra or very fine canals. Working under magnification helps find them and improves the success of treatment.
How does the treatment go?
- Diagnosis
The nerve is assessed with examination, a cold test and an x-ray.
- Cleaning
Under local anaesthetic the inflamed tissue is removed; the canals are shaped and rinsed under the microscope.
- Filling
The canals are sealed.
- Restoration
A permanent filling or crown protects the tooth from fracture.
Questions about this treatment
How many sessions does a root canal take?
The information on this page is general; diagnosis and treatment decisions are made with your dentist after an examination.
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