Gentle Root Canal Treatment in Hull
Endodontic or root canal treatment is used to save a decayed tooth from extraction. Here at 543 Dental Centre in Hull, we offer gentle, pain-relieving root canal treatment designed to save your natural tooth.
Root Canal Treatment and Endodontics at 543 Dental Centre
If you’re experiencing toothache, swelling, and sensitivity to hot and cold, it may be that the inner soft tissue of your tooth – or dental pulp – has become infected due to trauma or deep decay. A root canal treatment eliminates pain instantly, clears the infection and seals the inside of your tooth to prevent re-infection. Afterwards, a dental crown is often required to strengthen and restore tooth function.
Do you need a root canal? You might if you’re experiencing:
- Persistent or throbbing toothache
- Sensitivity to hot or cold foods/drinks that lingers
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Swelling around the tooth or gums
- A darkening tooth
If you’re experiencing these symptoms, it could be a sign that the inside of your tooth may be infected. We recommend contacting our team today to have it checked before it worsens.
What You Can Expect From Your Root Canal Appointment in Hull
Step One:
We’ll start with a consultation to assess your teeth and gums.
Step Two:
If your dentist recommends a root canal, they’ll first fully numb the affected tooth with local anaesthetic.
Step Three:
Next, the infection is carefully removed from the inside of your tooth.
Step Four:
Once the infected tissue is gone, the tooth will be cleaned and sealed.
Step Five:
We’ll restore the top of your tooth with either a filling or a crown. Most root canal treatments are straightforward and completed over 1-2 visits!
Nervous About Root Canal Treatment?
You’re not alone, and our team are sympathetic to your fear.
That’s why we:
- Always proceed with treatment at your pace
- Explain everything clearly before we begin
- Focus on keeping you comfortable throughout your procedure
- Offer a calm and highly supportive environment
Our only goal is to relieve your pain and get you back to smiling as quickly as possible.
Tooth infections don’t go away on their own. If you’re experiencing dental pain or suspect you might require treatment, please contact our team today.
FAQs
What is a root canal?
The root of a tooth contains a bundle of soft tissue and nerve endings known as dental pulp. If tooth decay penetrates this far, the dental pulp becomes infected and can cause a severe toothache – sometimes even a tooth abscess.
Why would I need root canal treatment?
The causes of tooth infection are varied – deep decay due to cavities or gum disease, cracked fillings or crowns, damage from trauma, and even teeth grinding. Whatever the reason, a root canal treatment should prevent the need for tooth extraction and future costly treatments.
Will I need to take time off work for a root canal?
You can carry on as normal once the anaesthetic has worn off, though the full healing period will take around a week – just be careful with what you eat, how you chew and maintain an excellent oral hygiene routine.
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