Root canal treatment in Carmarthen

Root canal treatment is used to remove infection from deep inside a tooth, helping to stop it from getting worse and saving the tooth from being removed. Root canal treatment is also known as endodontics or endodontic treatment.

Inside your tooth is a space called the root canal system, which contains dental pulp (nerves and blood vessels). If the pulp becomes infected due to decay, injury, or damage, treatment is needed to remove the infection.

You may not always feel pain in the early stages. In some cases, a tooth may darken in colour, which can indicate that the nerve has died or is dying.

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Why is root canal treatment needed?

If an infection inside a tooth is left untreated, it can spread through the root canal system and into the surrounding tissues. Without treatment, the infection will not clear on its own and the tooth may eventually need to be removed. Root canal treatment removes the infection and helps preserve your natural tooth.

What does the treatment involve?

Root canal treatment is usually carried out over one or two appointments.

During treatment:

The area is numbed with local anaesthetic
A protective sheet (dental dam) will be used to keep the tooth clean and dry
The infected pulp is removed
The root canals are cleaned
The tooth is sealed with a permanent filling
If the tooth is badly worn or at risk of further damage, your dentist may recommend a crown to protect and strengthen it.

Signs you may need root canal treatment

You may need root canal treatment if you experience:

Ongoing or severe toothache
Pain when biting or applying pressure
Sensitivity to hot or cold
Swollen or tender gums
A small lump on the gum near the infected tooth
A tooth that has darkened in colour

Your dentist will examine your tooth and may take x-rays to confirm whether root canal treatment is required.

Root canal (endodontics)

Who carries out root canal treatment?

At Canal Dental Care, root canal treatment is carried out by Steffan Thomas, Dentist with a Special Interest in Endodontics.

Root canal (endodontics)

Is extraction an alternative?

You’ll be able to go home straight after treatment. It usually takes two to four hours for anaesthesia to wear off. Your teeth might feel sensitive or swollen for a few days after the procedure. Your dentist or endodontist will provide you with post treatment and aftercare advice before and after having treatment.

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