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ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS
Root Canal Treatments
Repairing problem teeth
Root Canal Treatment / Endodontics
Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the centre of a tooth (the root canal system).
The infection is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth moving into the tooth. This can happen after:
- tooth decay
- leaky fillings
- damage to teeth as a result of trauma, such as a fall
When a root canal treatment is needed
Root canal treatment is only required when dental X-rays show that the pulp (the soft matter at the centre of the tooth) has been damaged by a bacterial infection. The pulp will begin to die if it has been infected by bacteria, allowing the bacteria to multiply and spread. The symptoms of a pulp infection include:
- pain when eating or drinking hot or cold food and drink
- pain when biting or chewing
- a loose tooth
As the infection progresses, these symptoms often disappear as the pulp dies. Your tooth then appears to have healed, but the infection has in fact spread through the root canal system. Further symptoms eventually occur, such as:
- pain when biting or chewing returning
- swelling of the gum near the affected tooth
- matter oozing from the affected tooth
- facial swelling
- the tooth becoming a darker colour
Alison and Harpreet have a specialist interest in this field and accept referrals from other dentists, and the practice owns state-of-the-art equipment including a specialist microscope to help with this procedure.
If you are experiencing any of these problems, call the Walmley Dental Practice team to book a check-up.
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