root canal

root canal

Jul 7 • 1 minute read

 
 
Root canal what is it?
 
Root canal treatment is needed when the blood or nerve supply to the tooth is infected through decay or  injury.  You  may not feel any pain in the early stages of  the infection. Your tooth could become darker in colour which may mean that the nerve or of the tooth has died or is dying this would need a root canal.
This procedure generally requires two visits .
At your first visit the infected pulp  is removed and any abscesses can be drained . The root canal is then cleaned and shaped  ready for the filling . A temporary filling is put in place and left to settle.  The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection is cleared the tooth is permanently filled.
 
Does root canal treatment hurt?
No , usually a local anaesthetic is used and it should feel no different to having  an ordinary filling . There may be some tenderness afterwards but this should gradually lessen over time . 
 

Recent Articles

Stress and Your Oral Health

Stress and Your Oral Health We know that stress can wreak havoc on our bodies. However, it can also ...

Paleo Diet & Oral Health

Paleo Diet & Oral Health Many diets are trending right now however, one diet that seems to be ga ...

Dental Sealants Oshawa Centre Dental Office

Dental Sealants Oshawa Centre Dental Office Dental sealants are thin coatings applied to the teeth t ...

Connect With Us

Ready to come in for an appointment?
Contact us today!