Endodontics in Nottingham

An endodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating problems related to the dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the tooth root. The term "endodontics" comes from the Greek words "endo" meaning inside and "odont" meaning tooth, highlighting the specialised nature of this field within dentistry. Endodontists undergo extensive training beyond general dentistry, typically completing an additional two to three years of education and clinical experience.

The main area of expertise for an endodontist lies in performing root canal dental-treatments-nottingham. Root canal therapy is a procedure that involves removing the infected or damaged dental pulp from the inside of the tooth, cleaning and disinfecting the root canal system, and then sealing it to prevent further infection. This treatment is essential for saving teeth that would otherwise require extraction. Endodontists utilise advanced techniques and specialised tools, such as dental microscopes and digital imaging, to ensure precise and effective treatment.

Root Canal
Therapy

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected through tooth decay or damaged by an injury to your mouth. This infection may spread through the root canal system and could eventually lead to an abscess, causing a great deal of discomfort. If root canal treatment is not carried out, the tooth may need to be taken out.

Root canal therapy involves the following:

First, local anaesthetic will be administered to ensure no discomfort is felt during treatment.
The tooth will be prepared with a drill, allowing access to the root canal system.
The root canal system will be thoroughly cleaned out to remove all infection and pulp.

The root canal system is then filled and sealed temporarily with a crown.
The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled.

Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure and most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits.

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