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Root Canal in Sheffield

A root canal is a dental treatment where your dentist removes an infected nerve and dental pulp from within a tooth. 
A root canal is performed under local anaesthetic. Some removal of the central part of the tooth may be required to access the nerve. When the nerve is removed, the root canals of the tooth are cleaned out and disinfected.

What Does The Treatment Involve?

Root canal therapy usually requires several appointments, the number will depend on which type of tooth is being treated. Between appointments, the tooth will be covered and temporarily restored.

  • An x-ray will be taken to check the root canals and see if there are any other signs of infection in the surrounding bone.
  • A rubber sheet is placed around the tooth to keep it dry. The infected pulp is removed under a local anaesthetic (if necessary) and root canals are flushed with an anti-bacterial solution.
  • The canals are shaped with tiny instruments and washed again to remove any debris.
  • The freshly cleaned root canals are then filled with a rubber compound to seal the tooth and prevent bacteria from entering.
  • If the tooth being treated is one of your front teeth, we can bleach the tooth using internal whitening.
  • Front teeth normally only require fillings however if very broken down, a crown is necessary. Back teeth usually need an onlay or a crown, only in rare circumstances is a filling needed.

Looking After Your Treated Tooth

If looked after properly, with regular brushing and flossing, your root canal treated tooth should stay trouble-free and provide a long-lasting repair. Even though the pulp has been removed, the tooth will stay intact because the canals have been sealed to prevent re-infection. Regular check-ups are also recommended so any problems can be detected early.

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