Root Canal Treatment in Alstonville

Root canal therapy, also simply called a ‘root canal’, is a treatment used to repair and save a severely damaged or infected tooth. Typically a root canal is performed as an alternative to an extraction. The term ‘root canal’ derives from the cleaning of the canals in a tooth’s root. 

Modern dentistry has allowed dentists to perform root canals with more dexterity and comfort than ever before. If you are worried about the pain associated with a root canal, we will help you feel completely at ease during your treatment—you likely won’t even feel anything!

What Is a Root Canal?

The root canal is the space located inside of the tooth that holds the pulp and nerve. When the pulp becomes infected, it may be necessary to remove it to save the tooth from further damage and relieve pain. When a patient has an infection, it can be very painful and sensitive, and the infection can even spread to other areas of the oral cavity. Root canal therapy is the most effective way to treat the infection and preserve your oral health.

Root Canal Therapy 

Root canal therapy consists of the dentist administering an anaesthetic, so the patient doesn’t experience pain or discomfort during the procedure. Once the patient is numb, the dentist creates a small access hole in the tooth and removes the infected pulp. The dentist then meticulously cleans the tooth’s interior and places a medication inside the tooth to prevent further infection. Finally, the tooth is filled with a durable, rubber-like material called gutta-percha and then restored with a filling or a full-coverage crown to protect the tooth’s structural integrity.