Here at Dental on Louise, our first course of action is to save the tooth. If the tooth pulp is severely damaged and infected, a root canal treatment can be the best, if not only, option to stop the infection, ease the pain, and preserve tooth structure.
- Also known as endodontic treatment, a root canal involves removing and cleaning up rotting pulp – consisting of the nerves, tissues and vessels – inside the tooth. Once the decaying pulp has been cleared out, your dentist will then replace it will a filling.
- Thanks to advances in dental technology, expect to feel minimal to zero pain during a root canal procedure.
- Recovery time usually takes a few days, with the tooth gaining back its normal function in no time. Make sure to follow the aftercare instructions provided by your dentist to maintain the good health and longevity of the treated tooth.
It pays to keep in mind that a successful root canal treatment requires top-of-the-class dentistry service and high-quality dental equipment and facilities. For best results, put your root canal experience only in the hands of a highly-skilled dental team specialising in root canal treatment.
