Treatment
Root canal treatment
The infected nerve is removed and the root filled, so the tooth stays instead of being pulled.
What is this?
The nerve inside the tooth is removed, the canals are cleaned and filled. The tooth stays where it is.
Who is it for?
For people with deep decay, an abscess, or persistent pain in a tooth.
What happens during the visit?
- 1Anaesthetic and an X-ray.
- 2The tooth is isolated with a rubber dam.
- 3The nerve is removed and the canals cleaned.
- 4The canals are filled and the tooth sealed.
- 5A crown is fitted later if the tooth is weakened.
Does it hurt? What about anaesthetic?
The treatment is done under anaesthetic. Most people feel less during it than they did before they came in.
Cost
The price depends on how many roots the tooth has. You get an estimate after an examination.
After the treatment
Avoid biting hard on the tooth until it has been permanently restored.
Frequent questions about this treatment
Is a crown always needed afterwards?
Often yes, especially on molars, because the tooth becomes more brittle.
How many appointments does it take?
Usually one or two.