Root Canal Treatment in Kew
The team at Willsmere Dental is dedicated to improving your oral health and making sure your smile is problem-free. If you experience an ache or pain in your teeth, it’s likely a sign that your oral health could use some attention. Our dentists are experienced in dealing with a broad array of dental-related concerns. This includes an infection in the tooth. Though it may sound frightening, there is a form of treatment available that can clean out the infection and leave your tooth in place: a root canal.
What Is a Root Canal?
Root canal treatment is also known as endodontic therapy. This procedure is used for teeth that have been compromised by infection. When the bacteria get deep into a tooth, they infect the nerve tissue. You may think that having the tooth extracted is your only option. But a root canal will preserve your natural, beautiful smile.
What to Expect During a Root Canal
The first step is to have a consultation with one of our dentists. They can determine if a root canal is appropriate for your situation. If not, you will have all possible treatment options detailed to you. If a root canal is the way to move forward, you’ll have two separate appointments scheduled.
At your initial appointment, we will focus on relieving your pain and the tooth that has been affected by infection will be cleaned out. Any infection present will be drained, and we may also prescribe antibiotics to ensure that we treat the infection promptly.
The second appointment after the infection has cleared, and involves sealing off and blocking the inside of the tooth from the body so that everything can heal properly. We’ll also gather information to create a custom fitted dental crown. A crown helps to protect the integrity of your natural tooth by fitting over it to offer better function. The dental crown will be designed to match the rest of your smile in look and colour.
At your third appointment, we will place the custom crown. This typically takes place a couple of months after you begin the process with us and everything has healed properly. After the crown has been placed, you’re free to enjoy your new and improved beautiful smile!
FAQs
- Trauma to the tooth that causes darkening, sensitivity or abscess
- Deep cavities
- Cracked teeth
- Leakage around an old, large restoration
- Severe pain and swelling of the gums
How do you know if I need a root canal?
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* Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
