Root Canal Treatments

Root canal treatment is a highly effective dental procedure aimed at saving and restoring teeth that have been severely damaged or infected. At SE Dental, we prioritise your oral health by providing expert root canal treatments. Our skilled dentists utilise advanced techniques and state-of-the-art technology to ensure a comfortable and successful procedure, preserving your natural smile. A root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental procedure performed to remove infected or inflamed dental pulp from the inside of a tooth. The dental pulp, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, can become infected or damaged due to deep decay, cracks, trauma, or repeated dental procedures.

What Does the Root Canal Treatment Include?

• Examination and Diagnosis: Before the root canal treatment, your dentist will carefully examine your tooth, review dental X-rays, and assess the severity of the infection or damage. We will determine if a root canal treatment is necessary and discuss the procedure with you.
• Anaesthesia: To ensure your comfort during the procedure, we will administer local anaesthesia to numb the area surrounding the affected tooth. This will prevent any pain or discomfort throughout the treatment.
• Accessing the Pulp Chamber: Your dentist will create a small access opening on the top of the tooth to reach the pulp chamber and root canals. This allows them to remove the infected or damaged dental pulp.
• Cleaning and Shaping: Using specialised tools, your dentist will carefully clean and shape the root canals. This involves removing any infected tissue, debris, and bacteria. The canals are then disinfected to eliminate any remaining bacteria.
• Filling and Sealing: After the root canals are thoroughly cleaned and shaped, they are filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha. The canals are sealed to prevent recontamination and to ensure a tight seal.
• Restoring the Tooth: In most cases, a tooth that undergoes a root canal treatment requires additional restoration. Your dentist may recommend a dental crown or another appropriate restoration to strengthen and protect the treated tooth.

Why is Root Canal Treatment Important for Patients?

• Save Natural Teeth: Root canal treatment allows for the preservation of natural teeth that would otherwise require extraction. By removing infected or damaged pulp, the tooth can be saved and continue to function effectively for biting and chewing.
• Pain Relief: Root canal treatment is often performed to alleviate severe tooth pain caused by infection or inflammation of the dental pulp. By removing the source of the pain and treating the underlying issue, patients experience significant relief.
• Preventing Spread of Infection: Infected dental pulp can lead to the spread of infection to surrounding teeth, gums, and even the jawbone. Root canal treatment eliminates the infection, preventing further oral health complications and promoting overall well-being.

Benefits of Seeing SE Dental for Root Canal Treatments:

• Expert Diagnosis and Treatment: Our dentists are highly skilled in diagnosing and treating dental conditions, including root canal problems. We utilise their expertise, clinical knowledge, and advanced technology to accurately assess the situation and provide effective root canal treatment.
• Comfortable Treatment Experience: Our dentists prioritise patient comfort during root canal treatments. We use local anaesthesia to numb the area and may offer additional sedation options for patients with dental anxiety. This ensures a comfortable and pain-free procedure.
• Precise and Thorough Treatment: At SE Dental we have the necessary training and experience to perform precise and thorough root canal treatments. We ensure the complete removal of infected tissue, proper cleaning, shaping, and sealing of the root canals, minimising the risk of reinfection.
• Restoration and Follow-up Care: Following a root canal treatment, we provide appropriate restorations, such as dental crowns, to protect and strengthen the treated tooth. We also offer comprehensive follow-up care to monitor the healing process and ensure the long-term success of the treatment.