Treatments
How each treatment is carried out, who it suits, and what is assessed along the way.
3 treatment pages
Microscope-Assisted Root Canal TreatmentThe canals in a molar are not always straight or single; one can be narrow, curved or in an unexpected place. A microscope magnifies and lights the working area so these details can be seen directly. That makes it easier to find your way while cleaning and filling the canal; it does not promise a certain outcome. We assess the canal anatomy of your tooth from the X-rays and explain what the microscope adds in your case.- Overview of Root Canal TreatmentRoot canal treatment means taking the inflamed or infected tissue out of the inside of the tooth, then cleaning and filling the canals; the point is to keep the tooth rather than take it out. It is done under local anaesthetic; how the anaesthetic works and how sensitive you are to pain can vary from person to person. How many visits it takes depends on the shape of the canals, how far the inflammation has spread and the state of the surrounding tissue. We assess from the examination and X-rays whether the tooth can be kept, and talk the plan through with you.
- Root Canal Treatment for MolarsMolars take the heaviest load when you chew and usually have three or four canals, so root canal treatment takes longer than it does on a front tooth. The work involves removing the inflamed tissue, cleaning and filling the canals, and then restoring the tooth with a suitable filling or crown. More than one visit is often needed; how many depends on the shape of the canals and the state of the infection. We assess from the examination and X-rays whether the tooth can be kept, and talk the plan through with you.