What to expect when visiting Edinburgh Endodontist for a root canal procedure
When a dental infection becomes apparent within the mouth, working on a long-term solution is of the utmost importance to ensure that the infection is entirely removed to eliminate the risk of further pain and damage. Whilst the removal of the infected tooth may sound like the simplest option and be preferred by many, the implications which follow on from this can cause further dental problems, both on a cosmetic level and a medical level.
This is where the endodontics area of dentistry comes into action. Endodontics work on keeping the infected tooth whilst also ensuring the full extent of the infection is removed, this drastically reduces the risk of further infection and problems down the line.
Whilst your regular dental practice may not be able to offer this particular service in house, by referring you to Edinburgh Endodontist they are ensuring that you receive the best treatment for your root canal Edinburgh. Our friendly, knowledgeable team is here to answer any questions or concerns that may be playing on your mind and will work to the best of their ability to ensure your visit is as pleasant as possible from start to finish.
What does root canal Edinburgh treatment entail?
Before any treatment can take place, whether your appointment has been made as an emergency or you have been referred through your dental practice, it is important to undergo a dental assessment. This means that not only will our dental team need to physically examine the area, but a series of photographs and X-rays may need to be taken to gain a clearer image of the infection and abscess. Rest assured your comfort is one of our top priorities and therefore should the severity of the infection need a more in-depth treatment it may be that a temporary filling is provided along with a follow-up appointment several days later. Should you be sent away on a temporary basis, rest assured that your dental team will advise you on any possible medication that you can take during the short recovery time. It may be that antibiotics are prescribed or you may be instructed to take painkillers at home, but either way rest assured that your dental pain is being taken seriously and eliminated in the most efficient way.
During the root canal Edinburgh procedure, the area surrounding the infected tooth will be numbed using a local anaesthetic. This ensures that minimal discomfort occurs throughout the removal of the infection. In order to gain access to the infection, a small hole will be drilled down into the root of the infected tooth so as to gain a clear view and access. The inside of the tooth will then be slightly widened to ensure that the necessary dental brushes can fit easily within the hole. Whilst this may sound rather frightening, rest assured that this whole process will be conducted with minimal discomfort. The infected pulp is then carefully and efficiently removed from the area and once the infection has been eliminated the tooth will be repacked with a filling material and capped with a porcelain crown or filling. By sealing the canal off, bacteria is unable to re-enter the tooth ensuring that the infection is unable to return.
Caring for the tooth following on from the procedure