Root canal treatment
A root canal treatment, also called endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure that is necessary when the inner part of the tooth is inflamed or infected. This treatment helps to save the tooth and prevent further infection or tooth loss.
Why is Root Canal Treatment important?
Inflammation or infection in the root canal can cause severe pain and often leads to abscesses. If the infected root canal is not treated, it can result in tooth loss and further complications for your oral health.
Treatment process root canal treatment
At We Smile Dentists Leiden we perform root canal treatments using the latest technologies and techniques to ensure that the procedure is as painless and effective as possible.
Step-by-step Treatment
- Diagnosis and X-rays: The dentist will take X-rays to assess the extent of the infection and determine the shape of the root canals.
- Anesthesia: The tooth is anesthetized to ensure that the treatment is painless.
- Removal of infected or inflamed pulp from the root canals.
- Cleaning and Disinfection: The inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to remove all bacteria.
- Filling and Closing: The root canals are filled with a special material to prevent reinfection and then the tooth is closed.
- Recovery: After root canal treatment, the tooth is often covered with a crown or filling to restore its structure and function.
Sometimes your practitioner chooses to divide the treatment into two separate treatments. The first treatment is then aimed at ensuring that you are pain-free and to ensure that the inflammation is definitively gone before the final filling or crown is placed during treatment two.
Treatment process root canal treatment
At We Smile Dentists Leiden we perform root canal treatments using the latest technologies and techniques to ensure that the procedure is as painless and effective as possible.
Step-by-step Treatment
- Diagnosis and X-rays: The dentist will take X-rays to assess the extent of the infection and determine the shape of the root canals.
- Anesthesia: The tooth is anesthetized to ensure that the treatment is painless.
- Removal of infected or inflamed pulp from the root canals.
- Cleaning and Disinfection: The inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to remove all bacteria.
- Filling and Closing: The root canals are filled with a special material to prevent reinfection and then the tooth is closed.
- Recovery: After root canal treatment, the tooth is often covered with a crown or filling to restore its structure and function.
Sometimes your practitioner chooses to divide the treatment into two separate treatments. The first treatment is then aimed at ensuring that you are pain-free and to ensure that the inflammation is definitively gone before the final filling or crown is placed during treatment two.
Recovery and aftercare
After a root canal treatment, it is normal to experience some sensitivity. This can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Follow your dentist’s instructions for the best aftercare and return regularly for checkups.
Plan your root canal consultation!
Do you suffer from severe toothache or do you suspect that you have an infection? Don’t wait any longer and make an appointment immediately for a root canal consultation. You can easily do this via our appointment form on the website.
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- Hoge Rijndijk 88, 2313 KL Leiden, Nederland
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