What is Endodontics

Endodontics is dedicated to the prevention, diagnose and treatment of the nervous tissue.

What Causes Nerve death

Once decay extends beyond the hard outer enamel surface layer of a tooth into the underlying softer dentine the decay will destroy the tooth crown and eventually reach the tooth nerve. As a consequence of the action of different irritants arising from dental decay, the dental nerve becomes inflamed and the tooth painful.  At this point the infected nerve will have to be removed and then replaced by a root filling. If this is not done a dental abscess (which is extremely painful) will form at the root tip and result in the eventual destruction of the root and jaw bone.

What is a Root Canal Filling

Is the complete removal of dead nervous tissues from inside the roots, the remaining spaces being disinfected and filled. The purpose of root canal treatment is to create a clean environment inside the roots so that the inflammation subsides and the surrounding tissues can heal returning the tooth to normal function.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to perform a root canal treatment?

In our experience, 95% of the cases are root filling takes only one appointment.

Is this treatment painful?
Usually not. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia so the patient does not feel any discomfort.

What about after treatment?

In most cases after the procedure is completed, you can expect mild discomfort. In other less frequent occasions there might be some more discomfort. But the truth is that in the majority of cases you will not feel anything at all. If you feel anything this can be very easily treated for a few days with an over-the-counter analgesic.

What Happens to the tooth in the long term?
Often following a root filling the tooth requires a crown as the decay will have cause extensive destruction weakening the remaining tooth. A crown will restore the tooth to normal function and seal the interior of the tooth off from further infection.