Pain is the first thought on people’s minds when there is mention of the need for a root canal treatment.  This can make people put off a visit to the dentist, but this can only make matters worse as, if there is an infection in the nerve of the tooth, the pain is only going to get worse.  A few decades ago root canal treatments were very painful, but due to advanced anaesthetics a root canal filling nowadays is not unlike a normal dental filling and certainly not painful.  

 

Most endodontic procedures only need a minimal amount of anaesthetic to make the patient comfortable throughout the treatment.  Under certain circumstances more anaesthetic may be needed if the tooth is severely inflamed.  Clenching or grinding after a root canal treatment may also cause pain. 

Once the root canal treatment is complete, the tooth is usually restored with a filling, a porcelain onlay or a porcelain crown. Porcelain crowns or onlays are usually the treatment of choice. 

 

Dental Practice in  Essex - When is Endodontic Treatment Necessary?

 

Ø      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.

Ø      Endodontists in Essex recommend heavily filled or badly broken down teeth that may give problems in the future should be root treated. 

Ø      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: -


Ø      The tooth being treated by the endodontist 

Ø      The number of canals present 

Ø      The shape and complexity of canals 

Ø      The time taken to complete the root filling in the dental practice

 

Endodontist and Dental Practice - Success Rates 

Root canal 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.

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. Avoid any chewing until the numbness has completely worn off.

Perfect Smile Spa is a cosmetic dentistry clinic in Essex who has an endodontic specialist. 

Call our Essex Dental Practice on 01708 442114 or email: care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk