Many patients think a painful tooth must be removed. In reality, root canal treatment can often relieve pain, remove infection and save your natural tooth.
Root canal treatment is a procedure used to treat infection inside a tooth. Instead of removing the entire tooth, the infected tissue is carefully removed, the area is cleaned and disinfected, and the tooth is restored. This often allows patients to keep their natural tooth for many years.
Pain when chewing or biting.
Pain after hot or cold foods.
Swelling around the tooth or gums.
Large cavities extending into the tooth.
Discolouration caused by internal damage.
Infection that may produce swelling or pus.
Treats the source of infection and discomfort.
Retain your smile and natural chewing function.
Replacing a missing tooth can require additional treatment.
Preserve your natural dental structure.
Prevent infection from spreading.
A well-treated tooth can function for many years.
Clinical examination and imaging identify the cause of pain.
Infected tissue is removed and the tooth is disinfected.
The tooth is restored and protected for future use.
Root canal treatment is painful.
Modern root canal treatment is designed to relieve pain, not cause it.
Extraction is always cheaper.
Removing a tooth may lead to future replacement costs.
Pain means the tooth cannot be saved.
Many painful teeth can still be successfully treated.
Patient presented with severe toothache and expected extraction. After clinical assessment, root canal treatment was completed. Pain was relieved, infection was addressed, and the natural tooth was preserved.
Treatment time depends on the tooth and complexity of the infection.
Many root-treated teeth benefit from additional protection through restoration.
Not every tooth can be saved, but every tooth should be assessed before removal.
The earlier the problem is diagnosed, the more treatment options may be available.
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