Root Canal Treatment Lisburn
Dental Practice In The Heart Of Lisburn
Root Canal Treatment
Lisburn
A root canal is a procedure that is used to treat infection at the centre of the tooth. Root canal treatment is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury. If the pulp becomes infected it may spread through the root canal system of the tooth eventually causing an abscess or infection.
The aim of root canal treatment is to clean and sterilise the canal to remove the bacteria which is the source of the infection. The pulp is then sealed up and the tooth is restored with a filling or a crown.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will be completely numb during a root canal treatment, so the process should be painless. It is quite common to experience a little discomfort for a week afterward. Pain relief may involve taking paracetamol, depending on your medical history.
After a root canal treatment on a back tooth the tooth is significantly weakened so it is often necessary to place a supporting structure in the form of a crown or an onlay to stop the tooth fracturing.
The best way is to go to the dentist to have an examination. In some cases pain can mean you need a root canal treatment, however sometimes a tooth can be completely asymptomatic yet need a root canal treatment.
