Endodontic Treatment in Essex

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Endodontic or root canal treatment (RCT) is a procedure which is necessary to save a badly broken or very painful tooth. The treatment is carried out by a specialist called an endodontist, in a dental practice. The only alternative to endodontic treatment in Essex is often extraction, which can have many disadvantages. Endodontist Essex carries out treatment painlessly and properly, it takes time, skill and meticulous attention to detail.

Endodontist Essex - When is Endodontic Treatment Necessary?

If there is infection within the tooth. Untreated infection may result in pain, swelling or even abscess formation and should be treated by a specialist endodontist in the dental practice.
Endodontist Essex recommend heavily filled or badly broken down teeth that may give problems in the future should be root treated.
As part of a more complex treatment to support a crown or denture.

Endodontist Essex - Treatment Fees

The treatment fees depend on a number of important factors:

The tooth being treated by the endodontist
The number of canals present
The shape and complexity of canals
The time taken to complete the root filling in the dental practice

At the assessment stage, your endodontist can give you an estimate for the RCT fee upon review of the x rayed tooth in the dental practice. However, the difficulty of the treatment is only truly known once the treatment is undertaken.

There will be a further fee for the restoration needed to build up the tooth after RCT. This will depend on whether a reinforcing post is used, and the materials used. A crown is ultimately necessary to protect the tooth for the long term.

Endodontist Essex - Success Rates

Endodontic treatment done properly in a dental practice by an endodontist to a high standard is a very successful treatment. The more of your own tooth structure present (and therefore the smaller the filling), the longer the tooth will last. Due to the nature of the treatment, it is impossible for the endodontist to give an accurate long-term guarantee.

Endodontist Essex – Aftercare

Root canal therapy often takes two or more appointments to complete. A temporary filling is placed to protect the tooth between appointments. After each appointment when anaesthetic has been used, your lips, teeth and tongue may feel numb for several hours after the appointment. Avoid any chewing until the numbness has completely worn off.

Many people are afraid of root canal treatment, but there is no need. This treatment can be done painlessly by an endodontic specialist in Essex very successfully; it’s just like having a filling done!

Perfect Smile Spa is a dental practice that specialises in endodontic treatment. call us on Call us on 01708 442114 or email: care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk

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