Endodontics
Root Canal Treatment
When the pulp inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, it can cause severe pain and swelling. Root canal treatment removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the canals and seals them. The tooth is then usually protected with a crown.
At a glance
- 5 clear steps
- Plan and cost explained first
- Led by Dr. Ahsan Ali
01 Who needs this treatment
Is this right for you?
- Severe or throbbing toothache
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
- Swelling or a small boil on the gum near a tooth
- A darkened tooth or very deep decay
- A cracked tooth that reaches the nerve
02 Treatment process
What happens, step by step.
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Diagnosis
We examine the tooth and take a radiograph to see the roots and the infection.
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Anesthesia
The tooth is numbed so the procedure is comfortable.
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Cleaning and shaping
The infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned, shaped and disinfected.
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Filling and sealing
The canals are filled and sealed to keep bacteria out.
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Restoration
A filling or crown restores the strength and function of the tooth.
03 Benefits
What you gain.
- Relieves pain caused by infection
- Saves your natural tooth
- Stops the infection from spreading
- Restores normal chewing
04 Technology and expertise
Root canal treatment is carried out by our dental surgeon using modern rotary instruments for efficient, comfortable canal cleaning.
05 Recovery and aftercare
Looking after your result.
- 01 Avoid chewing hard food on the tooth until it is fully restored
- 02 Mild tenderness for a few days is normal
- 03 Have the recommended crown placed on time so the tooth does not crack
06 Questions
Root Canal Treatment: your questions.
Is root canal treatment painful?
The procedure is done under local anesthesia and feels much like having a filling. It relieves the pain the infection was causing.
Why do I need a crown after a root canal?
Back teeth can become brittle after root canal treatment. A crown protects the tooth from cracking.
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