Root Canal Treatment

At Gloucester Dental Specialists, we use advanced equipment to ensure that our patients have a comfortable experience while receiving accurate results.

What is Root Canal Treatment?

The goal of root canal therapy is to alleviate discomfort and save your tooth rather than remove it.

Your dentist will remove any damaged tooth tissue, clean the root canals to eradicate the bacterial infection, and apply a temporary filling during your first appointment. This will then be left alone to settle. On your second appointment, the dentist will fill the root canals with fine rubber-like points that seal the region and prevent additional infections.

Why do I need Root Canal Treatment?

When a tooth has been subjected to several treatments or has been injured or badly decayed, the nerve inside the tooth might get infected over time. Inflammation and pressure buildup produces considerable discomfort, especially while biting, and if not addressed, can progress to a severe infection.

What should I expect during Root Canal Treatment?

Despite claims to the contrary, the treatment is not unpleasant, despite the lengthy sessions. A local anaesthetic will be administered just in case, and a rubber dam will be put around the tooth. At first, the rubber dam may feel unusual, but most patients find it comfortable since it keeps water spray out of their mouths.

Is any follow-up treatment needed?

Once the problematic tooth has healed, it is sometimes necessary to place a crown on it. Because pulp tissue loss and root access can compromise the tooth structure, it is generally desirable to put a crown as a protective precaution.

As part of your initial appointment, your dentist will go through all of the treatment choices available to ensure no unexpectedly expensive treatments.