Symptoms include a foul taste stemming from the area and/or a prolonged throbbing or intense stabbing pain when you chew. Either way, it isn’t pleasant as anyone who has ever had a root canal problem will know.
Understandably, the thought of having to undergo root canal treatment can cause a great deal of anxiety. However, the truth is, it shouldn’t. At Predent, our team are well versed in the art of gentle dental care – Care designed to quickly alleviate pain and save the tooth.
Discomfort from a root canal infection is caused by a bacterial invasion that penetrates deep inside the tooth, specifically, the tooth pulp. The tooth pulp is essentially where all the nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue are housed.
Bacterial entry can result from a chip or crack in the tooth or a fractured root which gives access to bacteria. So, when infections take hold in the pulp-contained chambers, they can be particularly distressing.
Moreover, if left untreated, the problem can worsen, leading to a tooth abscess. Leaving a tooth abscess untreated can lead to serious, even life-threatening complications. For this reason, it’s important to get root canal problems treated as soon as possible.
At Predent, our team try to set aside time within our daily schedules to deal with emergency problems like root canal infections and as such, we provide same-day care where possible. This means that you don’t have to put up with tooth pain. Just call our experienced team and we’ll get you in so that we can alleviate any discomfort fast.
Also referred to as ‘endodontic’ or ‘root canal’ therapy, this treatment is designed to gently remove any infection from the root canal chambers. After clearing the infection, the canals are thoroughly cleaned and sealed with a rubber-like material to prevent further complications. To complete the process, a custom-made crown can be designed to protect and strengthen the tooth so it can last for many more years. Simple root canal treatments typically take 30 minutes to 1 hour, although more complex cases are often carried out over several sessions.
Our Earls Court team is highly experienced in performing both standard and complex endodontic (tooth root) treatments and is highly skilled in the art of gentle dentistry. Our calm demeanour, assuring nature and precision treatment means that patients can feel confident in our ability to alleviate the problem quickly and effectively.
Get in touch with our team immediately, and we’ll do everything we can to get you seen the same day. Remember, you don’t have to put up with tooth pain. Call our Earls Court dentist at Predent and request an emergency appointment.
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