Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is a procedure that allows us to save a severely damaged, inflamed or infected tooth and avoid extraction whenever possible. Its main goal is to preserve the natural tooth, restore comfort and prevent the infection from spreading further.

During treatment, the dentist removes the infected or damaged tissues and nerves from the inside of the tooth, known as the dental pulp. The root canals are then carefully cleaned, disinfected and filled with a special root filling material. Root canal treatment usually consists of several stages, which means that more than one appointment may be needed to complete the whole process.

WHEN MAY ROOT CANAL TREATMENT BE NEEDED?

Root canal treatment may be required when the inner part of the tooth becomes inflamed, infected or damaged. This can happen for several reasons.

• Advanced tooth decay
  When decay reaches the central chamber of the tooth, bacteria and their toxins can enter the pulp, leading to inflammation.
• Dental trauma
  A serious injury or trauma to the tooth may damage the inner tissues, even if the tooth appears intact from the outside.
• Infection or inflammation around the roots
  Inflammation or infection around the tooth roots may also make root canal treatment necessary.
• Tooth necrosis without symptoms
  In some cases, a tooth may lose its vitality without causing any noticeable symptoms at first.

STEP BY STEP THROUGH ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Local anaesthesia
Before starting the procedure, the dentist applies local anaesthesia to make the treatment as comfortable as possible.

Removal of the dental pulp
After opening the crown of the tooth, the dentist accesses the pulp chamber and root canals, then removes the infected or damaged tissue from inside the tooth.

Cleaning and disinfection
The pulp chamber and root canals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to help prevent further infection.

Root filling
The cleaned root canals are filled with a special root filling material, which seals the canals and helps prevent bacteria from entering again.

Final restoration
The inside of the tooth is sealed, and the visible part of the tooth is restored with a filling or crown, depending on the condition of the tooth.