ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

When a tooth has decayed or has been injured, fractured or has infection to the nerve, root canal treatment may be recommended.

Inside your tooth's hard outer shell is a nourishing pulp of blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves. The root canals, which contain the pulp, extend to the bone. Root canal, or endodontic, treatment cleans out the infected pulp chamber and repairs the damage.

Some indications of the need for root canal treatment may be:

• Spontaneous pain or throbbing while biting
• Sensitivity to hot and cold foods
• Severe decay or an injury that creates an abscess (infection) in the bone

Root canal treatment is done under strong anaesthetic. After the unhealthy pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned and filled, a metal post may be added for structural support or to retain the filling material. Usually a crown will be needed to add further protection.

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