Root Canal or Endodontics

The treatment aims to remove all infection and debris from the infected tooth. It is a skilled and time consuming procedure that can requires two or more visits. The treatment consists of the following stages:

1. Removing the remains of the infected pulp and, if an abscess is present, allowing it to drain.
2. Cleaning and shaping of the root canals ready for filling
3. Checking the tooth to ensure that the infection is cleared and if so, filling the canal/s permanently.
4. Restoring the tooth with a permanent restoration.