Root Canal Treatment in Aberdeen
Treatment / Root Canal
Root Canal Treatment in Aberdeen
At Cove Dental and Implant Centre, our dentists carry out root canal treatment to try to save teeth with an infected or damaged nerve. We’ll check first whether your tooth can be saved and explain your options. We try our best to prevent the need for extraction. Keeping your own tooth, where possible, avoids a gap and the need to replace it with a bridge, denture or implant. For lasting oral health, trust our expert dentist in Aberdeen for root canal treatment in Aberdeen.
What To Expect From A Root Canal Treatment?
Benefits of a Root Canal
- Treat the infection that is often causing severe toothache — most people find the pain settles over the following days.
- Help keep a damaged tooth working so you can chew on it again once it's fully restored.
- Avoid having the tooth taken out, where the tooth can be saved.
- Keep your natural tooth instead of replacing it.
What Is The Procedure Like?
The root canal procedure is a process designed to alleviate dental discomfort and save your natural tooth. Here’s what usually happens. How well a tooth does long term depends on the infection, how much tooth is left and how it’s restored — your dentist will talk you through the outlook for your tooth.
Assessment:
Local Anaesthesia
We numb the tooth and surrounding area with local anaesthetic, so most people feel pressure rather than pain during treatment.
Tooth Preparation:
Removal of Infected Tissue:
Canal Treatment:
Sealing and restoring:
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed, and the tooth is closed with a filling. Back teeth usually need a crown afterwards to protect them from cracking.
Root canal therapy is comparable to routine fillings in terms of discomfort. Post-treatment, a crown may be added for additional protection.With a good restoration, regular check-ups and good cleaning, a root-treated tooth can last for many years. If you have a badly damaged tooth, contact us to learn whether root canal treatment is the solution to save it.
Frequently Asked Questions
A root canal is a dental procedure which treats infected or damaged tooth pulp as well as relieving pain and saving the tooth.
It’s necessary to treat infections, decay, or damage within a tooth and prevent further complications.
Most people say it feels similar to having a filling. The tooth can feel tender for a few days afterwards — over-the-counter painkillers usually help. Tell us if pain gets worse or you notice swelling.
Most root canal treatments take one or two appointments of about 60–90 minutes [practice to confirm]. Molars with more canals, or teeth with a lot of infection, can take longer.
Wait until the numbness wears off before eating. Until your permanent filling or crown is fitted, chew on the other side and avoid hard or sticky foods.
After a root canal, a tooth may need a crown for additional protection. However, normal activities can be resumed with proper care.