Severe tooth pain or sensitivity can sometimes indicate infection or inflammation inside a tooth. Root canal treatment (RCT) is designed to remove the affected tissue, clean the root canals and preserve the natural tooth whenever possible.
At Creating Smiles, Dr. Neilmoulo Seth and the dental team provide carefully planned root canal treatment with a focus on relieving discomfort, controlling infection and restoring normal tooth function.
A dental evaluation may be recommended if you experience:
Persistent or severe toothache
Sensitivity to hot or cold
Pain while biting or chewing
Swelling around a tooth or gum
A deeply decayed tooth
A cracked or damaged tooth
Discolouration of a tooth
Recurring infection around a tooth
Not every toothache requires RCT, so a detailed examination and digital X-ray may be used to determine the underlying cause.
The affected tooth is carefully examined to assess the extent of infection or damage.
After appropriate local anaesthesia, infected or inflamed tissue is removed and the canals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed to help prevent further contamination.
Depending on the condition of the tooth, a filling or dental crown may be recommended to restore strength and function.
Root canal treatment can help relieve dental pain, control infection, preserve the natural tooth and restore chewing function, reducing the need for extraction when the tooth can be successfully treated.
