Root Canal

Each tooth contains pulp that supplies nutrients and nerves to the tooth. This pulp connects with the root. The pulp tissue perishes in the event that the pulp is diseased or injured. Opting not to act will mean your tooth will then become infected and you risk losing the tooth. Root canal therapy will salvage the damaged pulp in the root canal. We will extract the diseased pulp, reshape the canal, seal it for protection and strengthen your tooth by fitting a crown.

Not treating a diseased or injured nerve will cause the infection to spread as your tooth can not heal on its own. Pus develops at the root tip in the jawbone when not treated and forms a "pus-pocket" called an abscess. An abscess can cause damage to the bone around the teeth. The bone surrounding your tooth will breakdown and your tooth may loosen until it falls out. Pain typically increases.

Symptoms and signs that you might need a root canal treatment:

• A broken, decayed, cracked, or loosened tooth
• Acute, sharp, and spontaneous pain that is hard to locate and may be due to the infected pulp or formation of abscess at the tip of the root.
• Discoloration or darkening of the tooth
• Dull ache and pressure
• Pain extends to the ear, temples or jaw areas.
• Prolonged pain and sensitivity to hot or cold drinks and foods
• Recurring or persistent pimple on the gums that may discharge pus causing bad odor or taste
• Severe toothache pain when biting, chewing, or touching the tooth because of the infection or inflammation of the root tip and the
• Application of pressure on its socket irritates the root area.
• Swelling and tenderness of the gums near the infected tooth
• Swelling of the face