When a root canal is needed
Lingering pain from hot and cold, spontaneous pain at night, swelling of the gum, a darkening tooth and pain on biting are the most common signs that the pulp is affected. With slowly progressing decay the nerve can die without severe pain - which is why a routine check-up catches the problem before it becomes an emergency.
How the treatment goes
After anaesthesia the tooth is isolated with a rubber dam so the work happens in a dry, clean field. The canals are cleaned mechanically and chemically, shaped, sealed hermetically, and the tooth is then restored. Depending on the condition, treatment takes one or several visits.
Endodontics under magnification
Working under magnification makes it possible to find additional, narrow or calcified canals that are invisible to the naked eye, and to control every step precisely. This significantly increases the chance of keeping the tooth long-term and reduces the risk of recurring infection.
Retreatment
If a previously treated tooth becomes inflamed again, the old filling material is removed, the canals are cleaned once more and refilled. Retreatment is more complex and takes longer than the first treatment, but it is often the last chance to save the tooth before extraction.