What is the root canal therapy treatment?
At Forest Dental Loughton we provide many dental treatments and cosmetic procedures which are an available option for most patients. One of our most popular endodontic treatments is the root canal therapy treatment. This treatment is designed to treat the infected pulp that has developed in the mouth area. The pulp of the tooth can get infected due to tooth decay or any injury to the mouth. This damage can spread towards the area of the root canal causing great difficulty and discomfort in the area. It is important to get a root canal treatment done before other extreme measures are needed to be taken- such as removing the tooth. If you are worried about this dental issue do not hesitate to book an appointment with Forest Dental in Loughton.
What happens in root canal therapy treatment?
There are many steps when undergoing a root canal therapy treatment this is to ensure that safety precautions are being taken. In the initial phase a local anesthetic is used. This is done to make sure that a patient does not feel any discomfort or less pain during the treatment. The next step consists of the dental professional will prepare the tooth with a drill. This is so that the professional will have easy access to the root canal area. The area of the root canal will be cleaned and the dental professional will ensure that there is no residue of infection or a pulp. The treated area is then filled with a filling which will then be enclosed for a period of time. A patient will then have to go to a follow up appointment where their tooth will be checked. In this later appointment the dental professional will check if the infection has cleared up which will allow them to then permanently fill the area. This treatment is time consuming, however it saves the risk of the full permanent removal of a tooth.
What are the benefits of root canal therapy treatment?
There are various life benefits when proceeding with a root canal treatment. A major dental benefit that comes from this treatment is that it stops further infections developing to neighbouring teeth. Usual toothaches that occur are usually a result of an infection that is on the tooth cavity. This endodontic treatment ensures the removal of bacteria that develops the infection. After the infection is treated the remainder of the tooth will be cleaned free of bacteria. This should help stop the deterioration of the tooth and toothache. Once the tooth is treated there is a less likely chance of bacteria spreading to the neighbouring teeth. This comes as a benefit as root canal therapy acts as a protection against other additional infections.
Another benefit of root canal therapy is that it improves an individual’s oral hygiene and health. Tooth decay can have a heavy impact on an individual’s oral health. The discomfort caused by the infection can discourage a patient to keep up with their oral hygiene.This is an issue as those with bad oral health are at risk of having health complications. These health complications can range from most commonly heart disease and diabetes and many more other health conditions. By getting this treated at Forest Dental in Loughton we can help improve your oral health!