In cases where a tooth has become decayed at the root, our highly skilled, expert endodontics team will restore it to full health with a root canal treatment.
At Droitwich Spa Dental Aesthetics & Implant Centre, our hand-picked, highly skilled team are able to perform a wide range of endodontic treatments. Our Principal Dentist, Dr Vivek Chadha, has a specialist interest in this field, including Post Graduate training from the prestigious King’s College London. Dr Chadha is able to perform a wide range of Endodontic treatments, including the most common – and probably the most well-known – root canal treatment. He’s also able to perform surgical micro-endodontics and retreatment cases.
We know this treatment has a misguided reputation and can cause worry and anxiety for patients, but with advances in techniques, our skilled, compassionate, and kind team, and our comfortable, light, bright, and airy practice, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about when it comes to receiving a root canal treatment at Droitwich Spa Dental Aesthetics & Implant Centre.
Why do I need a root canal treatment?
Root canal treatments become necessary when the dental pulp and root of the tooth have become infected and/or inflamed. If left untreated, this can lead to severe pain in the patient, an abscess, a loose tooth, and ultimately the loss or extraction of the tooth.
How will I know if I need a root canal treatment?
With regular check-ups, our team may diagnose the need for a root canal treatment before you even experience any of the related symptoms. If not, you may experience:
- Increased sensitivity
- Pain when chewing or biting down
- An abscess (advanced cases)
- A loose tooth (advanced cases)
What is the process of receiving a root canal treatment like?
- Local anaesthetic is applied so you are pain-free throughout
- The tooth is irrigated, disinfected, and the infection is removed
- The tooth is filled in with a rubber-type material to prevent re-infection
Will it be painful?
We will always aim to make this treatment as pain-free as possible, although in cases of abscess, it may be slightly uncomfortable. We’ll apply a local anaesthetic before carrying out the treatment and can recommend over-the-counter medications to take at home once the anaesthetic has worn off.
Will I need a crown?
Some patients may also have to have a crown fitted in order to fully restore the tooth. This depends on the extent of the damage done to the tooth and is decided on an individual basis.
You can find more information about root canal treatment from the British Endodontic Society’s website by clicking this link https://britishendodonticsociety.org.uk/patients_public.aspx
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