Endodontic Root Canal

Treat infections in the tooth and attempt to save affected teeth

Root Canal Treatment is needed when the nerve in a tooth dies. This can result in a painful abscess. Without root treatment a tooth might need to be removed, leaving in a space. Restoring the space may involve having false teeth, a bridge or an implant.

The practice is equipped with an operating microscope for micro-surgery and micro endodontics (root-fillings). Dr Penny Benjamin is pleased to accept referrals for these treatments.

The treatment can be carried totally painlessly, and there is no need to worry about it. We have state of the art equipment for root fillings to ensure that they are completed to the highest standard with the minimum of fuss.

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As with any other dental procedure, a local anaesthetic is applied to the area around the tooth to numb the nerves and prevent pain during the procedure. A root canal is no more painful than having a cavity filled.

Neglecting a needed root canal can lead to a more severe infection such as an abscess. If ignored for too long the tooth may not be able to be saved.

Antibiotics may offer temporary relief, but the infection will not be truly gone and is likely to come back again, possibly worse than it was the first time. A root canal procedure allows for the infection to drain and be cleaned out, allowing you to save your tooth that would otherwise require extraction.

The number of appointments you will need for a root canal from start to finish may differ. But on average, there will be an initial consultation where the need for a root canal is determined, then another appointment for the procedure itself. This more often than not can be done in one visit, but on some occasions you might be asked to come back a week later to complete the treatment so we can be sure all of the infection is gone before we fill up the tooth.

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