Do you have sudden tooth pain, or does your tooth feel more sensitive to hot and cold?
If so, you might have a tooth infection. If an infected tooth isn’t treated, it could affect your other teeth or even lead to tooth loss.
Endodontic Treatment in Crowborough
Root canal treatment can relieve tooth pain and save an infected tooth in most cases. Despite what some people think, root canal therapy is not usually more painful than getting a filling, and it can prevent further discomfort.
If you think you might have an infected tooth, make an appointment with our dentists in Crowborough, East Sussex. We’ll examine your mouth and discuss whether root canal therapy or another treatment could be the best choice for you.
What’s Involved in the Endodontic Treatment Procedure?
Planning your Endodontic Treatment
– When you visit our Crowborough dental clinic, your dentist will examine your mouth to look for any signs of a tooth infection. This will involve a dental x-ray to give us a closer look beneath the gums and help us to plan your treatment.
We’ll explain what endodontic treatment involves and answer any questions you have about the procedure so you can decide if it’s right for you.
Removing the Infected Tissue
– If you choose to have a root canal treatment, we’ll first administer local anaesthetic to numb your mouth so you won’t feel any pain during the procedure. We’ll isolate the tooth being treated using a rubber sheet to prevent debris from getting into your mouth and throat.
We’ll then open the infected tooth using a dental drill and carefully remove all of the infected tissue from inside the tooth and root canal.
Filling the Root Canal
– Once the infection has been removed, we’ll clean and disinfect the root canal and shape it ready for an artificial filling. This can sometimes take more than one appointment, depending on the size of the tooth and how severe the infection is.
When the tooth has been prepared, we can then fill the cavity with a synthetic material that will be resistant to further infections.
Sealing the Tooth
– The final stage of treatment is to close the tooth using a white filling or a custom crown, depending on the size of the cavity. These restorations will be designed by your dentist in East Sussex to look like a natural tooth and blend in with the rest of your mouth.
FAQs
What is root canal therapy?
A root canal is a hollow space inside the tooth that contains soft tissue called the dental pulp. This pulp contains blood vessels and nerves, which nourish the tooth while it’s developing, but can also cause pain and sensitivity if the tissue becomes infected.
Root canals can get infected when the dental pulp is exposed to bacteria. This can happen if a tooth gets damaged or worn down. The sooner a root canal infection can be treated, the more likely it is that your dentist can save your tooth.
Root canal therapy (endodontic therapy) is a procedure performed by our dentist in Crowborough to remove infected pulp tissue, disinfect the root canal and fill and seal the cavity with a filling or dental crown. This takes away the pain and discomfort and restores the function and appearance of the tooth.
Endodontic treatment may be performed by an appropriately qualified dentist or endodontist (a root canal specialist). You may be referred to specialist endodontists if you have a more complex case.
Do I need a root canal treatment?
A tooth infection can happen as a result of tooth decay, gum disease, a broken filling or injuries to the tooth exposing the inside.
Some of the signs that you might have a root canal problem are:
- Your tooth hurts when you eat.
- Your teeth feel more sensitive to temperature or pressure.
- Your tooth has turned dark or changed colour.
- Your gum is swollen or has a pimple.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, call our dentists in Crowborough, East Sussex on 01892 610 750 to schedule a check-up and discuss your root canal treatment options.
Sometimes, a tooth infection doesn’t have any obvious symptoms, which is why it’s important to keep up with your regular dental visits. If you also have swelling in your face or pus is coming out of the gum, you should make an emergency appointment with your dentist in Crowborough, as this could be a dental abscess.
What is root canal therapy?
A root canal is a hollow space inside the tooth that contains soft tissue called the dental pulp. This pulp contains blood vessels and nerves, which nourish the tooth while it’s developing, but can also cause pain and sensitivity if the tissue becomes infected.
Root canals can get infected when the dental pulp is exposed to bacteria. This can happen if a tooth gets damaged or worn down. The sooner a root canal infection can be treated, the more likely it is that your dentist can save your tooth.
Root canal therapy (endodontic therapy) is a procedure performed by our dentist in Crowborough to remove infected pulp tissue, disinfect the root canal and fill and seal the cavity with a filling or dental crown. This takes away the pain and discomfort and restores the function and appearance of the tooth.
Endodontic treatment may be performed by an appropriately qualified dentist or endodontist (a root canal specialist). You may be referred to specialist endodontists if you have a more complex case.
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