What does treatment involve?
Root canal treatment removes all of the infection from the tooth, before sealing the tooth to protect the damaged nerve and restore you back to good oral health. When you first come into Broadbank Dental & Implant Clinic we will take an x-ray to assess the status of the infection. Then a local anaesthesia is administered to the area and a piece of rubber material called a ‘rubber dam’ is placed around the tooth the keep it dry and accessible throughout the procedure.
Once you are fully anaesthetised, your dentist will use specially designed tools to remove the infected tissue. Once it is clear, a rubber compound is used to fill the tooth where the root canal tissue previously was. This is usually finished with a temporary filling. This is the completed stage of your first visit to Broadbank Dental & Implant Clinic. Following this, we create a custom-made crown to fit your tooth and this is fitted at your second visit.
If you are experiencing tooth pain, contact Broadbank Dental & Implant Clinic on 01507 606506 today to see if you require root canal treatment.