Root Canal Treatment in Gota
Ends the pain of an infected tooth and lets you keep it.
What is a root canal?
Clearing infection from inside the tooth.
The infected pulp inside the tooth is removed, the canals are cleaned and sealed, and the tooth is rebuilt. It relieves the pain and saves your natural tooth.
Do you need one?
Signs the nerve is affected.
Lingering pain
Toothache that throbs, wakes you at night or lasts after hot or cold.
Pain when biting
A tooth that hurts when you chew or press on it.
Swelling
A swollen gum or a small pimple near the tooth.
A darkening tooth
Discolouration can mean the nerve inside is dying.
How it works
One tooth, a few careful steps.
- 01
Diagnosis
An X-ray shows the infection and the shape of the roots.
- 02
Numbing
Local anaesthetic keeps the tooth comfortable throughout.
- 03
Cleaning
The infected pulp is removed and each canal cleaned and shaped.
- 04
Sealing
The canals are filled and sealed to keep bacteria out.
- 05
Protection
A crown usually covers the tooth so it doesn't crack.
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
Is a root canal painful?
It is done under local anaesthetic and feels much like having a filling. It is the infection that hurts, and the treatment relieves it.
Why do I need a crown afterwards?
A tooth that has had a root canal becomes more brittle, especially a back tooth. A crown protects it from cracking.
Isn't it easier to pull the tooth out?
Keeping your own tooth is almost always better for chewing and for the teeth around it. Removing it leaves a gap that needs replacing.
