Root Canal Treatment

What Is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment is a procedure used to treat a tooth that has become badly infected or damaged on the inside. 

After a thorough examination, your dentist will let you know whether root canal treatment is the most suitable option for your tooth and long-term oral health. 

How Does It Work?

Inside every tooth is a soft tissue called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. If this area becomes infected — often due to deep decay, cracks or injury — it can lead to pain, swelling and sensitivity. 

During treatment, we carefully:

• Remove the infected pulp from inside the tooth

• Clean and disinfect the inner canals

• Fill and seal the tooth to prevent further infection

• In many cases, place a crown to restore strength and function

What Are the Benefits?

• Relieves dental pain and discomfort

• Removes infection from the tooth

• Helps save your natural tooth

• Restores normal function for eating and speaking

• Can prevent the need for extraction

What to Expect

Root canal treatment is completed under local anaesthetic, so the area will be numb and you should remain comfortable throughout the procedure. 

After your appointment, the tooth may feel a little tender or sensitive for a few days as it settles. This is common and usually improves quickly