Some of the classic symptoms of a dental infection include:
- Intense tooth pain.
- Intense and persistent sensitivity.
- Tenderness and pain when you put pressure on a tooth.
- Dental abscess next to the tooth.
Root canal treatment restores infected teeth, often bringing them back from the brink of extraction. Nowadays, root canal treatment is a straightforward, routine process. You can get back to your normal routine in no time after treatment.
When the nerve within a tooth becomes infected by decay or injury, the nerve can become exposed, and the living tissues (dental pulp) inside the tooth begin to die. Once this occurs, seeking treatment as soon as possible is vital, as a dental infection is time-sensitive. In just a matter of days, avoidable pain and swelling can develop, warranting root canal treatment.
Root canal treatment involves clearing out the infected pulp inside the tooth with an antibacterial flush to save it.
Consultation
The problem tooth is examined to determine the degree to which the tooth is infected. If your dentist gives the green light on root canal treatment, our friendly reception team will book you in for a treatment appointment to have this carried out.
Treatment
The tooth is numbed and isolated with a rubber dam to make sure bacteria and saliva don’t enter your mouth and inhibit the procedure or cause further infection.
The root canals are meticulously cleaned and disinfected (our dentist will leave no stone unturned when cleaning your teeth). The tooth is filled with gutta-percha, which fills any gaps and irregular spaces between the middle of the tooth and the canal walls.
Restoring Your Tooth
A handmade crown, or filling, is placed to strengthen the tooth and to improve its appearance following infection and treatment. Should we need to create a crown, digital dental impressions will be taken to ensure your crown is natural-looking and matchmade for your smile.
Root canal treatment is recommended when the inner part of the tooth becomes infected or damaged.
You may need treatment if you experience:
If left untreated, the infection can spread and lead to more serious complications.
An infected tooth does not always cause immediate pain, but common signs include:
Early diagnosis can make treatment more straightforward and reduce discomfort.
Modern root canal treatment is designed to be as comfortable as possible.
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain during treatment. Most patients find it similar to having a routine filling.
Any mild discomfort after treatment usually settles within a few days.
The length of treatment depends on the condition of the tooth.
In many cases, root canal treatment can be completed in one or two visits. Each appointment typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
Your dentist will advise you on the number of visits required based on your individual case.
After your root canal treatment, it is important to allow the tooth to heal.
Once restored with a filling or crown, the tooth should function normally.
In some cases, the alternative to root canal treatment is to remove the tooth.
However, preserving your natural tooth is always the preferred option where possible, as it helps maintain your bite and overall oral health.
Your dentist will discuss all available options with you before proceeding.
Creffield Lodge Dental Practice provides root canal treatment for patients in Colchester and the surrounding Essex area.
Our experienced team focuses on precise, careful treatment to remove infection and restore your tooth effectively.
We aim to make the process as comfortable and straightforward as possible, helping you return to normal with minimal disruption.
Some of the classic symptoms of a dental infection include:
Here at Creffield Lodge Dental Practice, we use minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce discomfort during root canal treatment. Our dentists are highly skilled at administering anaesthetics and will monitor you closely throughout the process. Should you wish to stop at any point, that’s absolutely fine – the most important priority for us is that you’re comfortable.
If your nerves are a significant barrier to getting treatment, you may benefit from IV sedation. This is a conscious type of sedation that relaxes the body and mind, and in many cases, patients have very little recollection of the procedure.
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