Root Canal Treatment Loganholme

With the help of root canal therapy, it is possible to save a severely damaged tooth, which can often be better than having an artificial tooth.

About Endodontic treatment (Root Canal therapy)

Every tooth in your mouth consists of two parts – the crown and the root. The root of a tooth is the part that lies underneath the gumline. It is the place where all the nerves are located.

Roots are surrounded by tissues, known as the pulp, that provide nourishment to the teeth and keep them healthy. Once the pulp of a tooth has been infected at a root-level it begins to decay. It then becomes vital to remove it to protect the remaining structure of the tooth.

Endodontic treatment (root canal therapy) is a treatment that helps in the removal of the infected root and pulp, thus allowing dentists to clean the inside of the tooth thoroughly and seal it to protect the tooth from further damage. The treatment aims at reducing further damage to an infected tooth, so it becomes easy to preserve it and avoid extraction.

Who Requires Endodontic treatment (Root Canal treatment)?

If you are experiencing a deep tooth decay leading to infections, you may need to undergo the root canal treatment (Endodontic treatment).

Here are some signs that suggest your tooth has a root problem and may require the treatment.

• Sensitivity
• Darkened or discoloured tooth
• Toothache when applying pressure on the tooth
• Frequent pimples on the gums
• Swollen gums