Root Canal Treatment

All teeth have a nerve supply which enables us to senses pain, pressure, hot and cold. The nerve is contained in the core of the tooth, extending into canals based in the roots of the teeth.

If this nerve supply is affected through decay, trauma or gum disease, it can result in the nerve becoming exposed and infected, resulting in prolonged pain, especially during eating, drinking and sleeping. This is the tooth’s way of indicating that something is wrong. Such  symptoms require root canal treatment, which involve using delicate instruments to gently clean out the root canals, remove any exposed or infected nerve tissues and wash them all to ensure that the root canal is clean. Following this, a rubber type material is placed within the canal system to ensure bacteria cannot re-enter the tooth. It can then be restored to normal function. Treatment is normally completed in a single visit, and assisted with our powerful  microscope for high precision.