At Pearl Dental, we know that a toothache can disrupt your life. Root canal treatment is a highly effective solution for saving a damaged or infected tooth, relieving pain, and restoring your dental health. Using the latest technology and gentle techniques, our experienced team provides comfortable root canal therapy that helps you keep your natural tooth and prevents the need for extraction.
We also have an in-house Endodontist (root canal specialist), Dr Kevel Shah. Endodontists undergo extensive, specialised training in diagnosing and treating more complex dental conditions involving the tooth interior. With a focus on pain management and precision, they use advanced techniques and tools such as 3D imaging and surgical microscopes to ensure accurate, effective treatment. Choosing an endodontist gives you access to expert care that can save your natural teeth and reduce the need for more extensive procedures.
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is a procedure that removes infected or inflamed tissue from the inside of a tooth. When decay or damage reaches the inner pulp (soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels), it can lead to severe pain, sensitivity, or even an abscess. Root canal therapy removes the infected pulp, cleans the area, and seals it to prevent future infection, preserving the natural tooth structure.
A root canal may be necessary if you experience:
Root canal treatment eliminates the source of pain and infection, providing fast relief from discomfort.
By treating the infection, root canal therapy saves your natural tooth, helping you maintain a healthy, complete smile.
Removing the infected pulp prevents bacteria from spreading to other parts of your mouth or jawbone.
With proper care, a tooth treated with a root canal can last a lifetime.
We begin with a thorough examination and X-rays to assess the tooth and confirm that root canal treatment is needed.
Local anaesthesia ensures that the procedure is comfortable and pain-free. We isolate the tooth to keep the area dry and clean.
The infected or damaged pulp is carefully removed from inside the tooth, and the canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected.
Once cleaned, the canals are filled and sealed to prevent future infection.
To restore strength and functionality, a crown is typically placed on the treated tooth, providing long-lasting protection.
After your root canal, your tooth may feel sensitive for a few days. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help ease any discomfort. Good oral hygiene practices and regular dental check-ups are essential to maintaining the health of your treated tooth.
No. A local anesthetic is used, and it should feel no different to having a filling done. There may be some tenderness afterwards but this should gradually lessen over time.
The aim of the treatment is to remove all infections from the root canal. The root is then cleaned and filled to prevent any further infection.
Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure which carries both risks and benefits; most courses of treatment will involve 2 or more visits to your dentist.
The alternative is to have the tooth removed, although we aim to save natural teeth where possible. No treatment at all could lead to more serious acute infections; we do not recommend this.
Yes, however, as the dead tooth is more brittle, it may be necessary to restore the tooth with a crown to provide extra support and strength to the tooth.
No. A local anaesthetic is used, and it should feel no different than having a filling done. There may be some tenderness afterwards, but this should gradually lessen over time. If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth.
This may eventually lead to an abscess. If root canal treatment (RCT) is not carried out, the infection will spread and the tooth may need to be taken out.
If you’re experiencing tooth pain or suspect you may need a root canal, don’t wait – contact Pearl Dental today. Our compassionate team is here to provide professional care and help you restore a healthy, pain-free smile.
