What if I don't have a root canal treatment?

    If you have an infected pulp but opt not to have a root canal treatment, you risk having to take the tooth out entirely and more seriously, the infection spreading. This may result in several tooth extractions and infection of your gums. Apart from becoming very expensive to treat at this stage as […]

    Root canal problems can return, and if the tooth is in a weakened state then it may need to be protected by a porcelain or metal cap, known as a crown. If a large amount of the tooth has been lost to decay or physical damage a supportive post may need to be […]

    Most people fear root canal treatment because of the perception that it will be painful. The reality is that it is not painful when a local anesthetic is used, but it is usual to experience some level of pain after the anesthetic has worn off. This is usually manageable with over the counter […]

    Before you undergo root canal treatment, you will need a dental examination, followed by an X-ray to get an idea of the severity of the infection and to see how many root canals the tooth in question has. Next, the dentist will be able to tell you exactly what will be involved for […]

Although all dentists carry out root canal work, if your tooth provides a particular challenge then you may be referred to an endodontist. This may also be the case for a root canal procedure on a tooth that you have had the same problem with before. An endodontist is a dentist with specialist status after […]