Root Canal Treatment

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment in keysborough (endodontic treatment) fixes problems with a tooth’s soft core or ‘dental pulp’. The dental pulp lies within the tooth, extending from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the root. It contains nerves, connective tissue and blood and lymph vessels which provide oxygen, nutrients and feeling to the tooth. It also regulates the growth and development of the tooth during childhood.

Root canal treatment involves removing the inflamed, diseased or dead pulp from the pulp chamber and root canals of a tooth and replacing it with a filling in order to prevent the tooth from being extracted.

When is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?

Root canal treatment in keysborough is recommended in cases of:

The symptoms of damaged, diseased or inflamed dental pulp requiring root canal treatment include:

A diagnosis for root canal treatment is made on the basis of symptoms reported by the patient, an examination of the tooth and x-rays of the tooth.

What Are The Benefits?

The main aim and benefit of root canal treatment is to save a tooth that would otherwise be extracted. Retaining natural teeth is considered the best solution from a dental perspective and prevents the need for replacement teeth, which can be time-consuming, painful and costly.

Considerations

If a tooth requiring this type of treatment is ignored, widespread gum and connective tissue infection may result, as well as loss of the tooth. It is advisable to visit our dentist in keysborough at the first sign of any of the above-mentioned symptoms associated with damaged, diseased or inflamed dental pulp.

Please note that any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding with undergoing any type of procedure, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

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