Restoration
Root canal treatment
One or two appointments
During a root canal treatment we remove the inflamed or dead nerve from the root canals of a tooth. This takes away the pain and lets you keep your own tooth.
What does it involve?
Deep inside every tooth run narrow canals with nerve and blood tissue. When this tissue becomes inflamed, for example through deep decay or a fracture, it can cause a lot of pain and an abscess. During the treatment we clean and disinfect the canals carefully and then seal them airtight.
Many people associate a root canal with pain, but thanks to good anaesthetic the treatment is as comfortable as possible. We take our time and calmly explain each step.
The treatment
How it goes with us
- 1
Anaesthetic and assessment
We anaesthetise the tooth thoroughly and, if needed, take an x-ray to map the root canals.
- 2
Cleaning the canals
We remove the inflamed tissue and clean and disinfect the canals deep into the root.
- 3
Filling the root
We fill the clean canals airtight, so no bacteria can get back in.
- 4
Sealing or crown
We close the tooth with a sturdy filling. Sometimes a crown is needed later to give the tooth extra protection.
Why choose this treatment
- You keep your own tooth instead of losing it
- The pain and inflammation are removed
- The treatment is carried out under good anaesthetic
- Treated in house, without a referral elsewhere
Questions
About root canal treatment
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