A root canal treatment treats the inside of a tooth which is called the tooth pulp. Within the tooth pulp there are a variety of things including nerves, arteries, veins and connective tissue.

Tooth decay can lead to the inside of a tooth becoming infected, this can then cause the tooth pulp to die and lead to the tooth itself falling out. If there is decay it can lead to germs entering the tooth pulp and cause infection on the tooth root which can lead to an abscess or damage the bone around the tooth. These are both extremely painful; if you have any tooth pain you should see your Oxford dentist right away, if you visit an Oxford dentistry as soon as possible a root canal treatment can remove the infected tooth pulp and save the tooth.

You could have to see your Oxford dentist up to three times to complete the root canal treatment. The procedure itself is not as unpleasant as people tend to think. An endodontist is an Oxford dental practitioner that specializes in problems of the tooth pulp and removes disease from the tooth pulp. After the infected pulp is removed the entire area of the tooth is cleaned and sealed to prevent any germs re-entering the tooth. After this is complete a crown is normally placed over the tooth.

It is most people’s conception that root canal treatment is a painful cosmetic dentistry oxford treatment and that they will have to book weeks off work in order to recover. The truth is that recovery time for a root canal is relatively short. You may experience pain and swelling for a few days however your Oxford dentist will provide you with painkillers and medication to counter the pain and infection.

After a couple of days has passed after treatment the only discomfort you may experience is whilst eating, this means it’s recommend to eat softer foods after the first couple of weeks post treatment. A root canal treatment at an Oxford dentistry can completely save a tooth and if you take care of the teeth after treatment it can last you for the rest of your life!

If you are worried about the health of your teeth or would like to better your teeth and find out more about Cosmetic Dentistry Oxford procedures pop in for a consultation at our Oxford dentistry. You will see a highly experienced and friendly Oxford Dentist who will recommend a treatment to suit your needs.

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