Root Canal
What is a root canal?
Every tooth has a space or spaces inside the tooth (known as the pulp
chamber) which goes through the centre of the tooth right down to the tip of
the root.
This is known as the root canal.
The number of canals in...
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Root Canal
What is a root canal?
Every tooth has a space or spaces inside the tooth (known as the pulp
chamber) which goes through the centre of the tooth right down to the tip of
the root.
This is known as the root canal.
The number of canals in individual
teeth can vary from two to four in molars to one in incisors.
Pain in a tooth indicates there’s a problem, and this can be caused by an
abscess, an infection, decay or a trauma to the tooth which may have
become chipped or broken exposing the nerve.
In many of these cases the
dentist will carry out root canal surgery to cure the problem.
Procedure
If the tooth is infected or there’s an abscess the dentist will prescribe
antibiotics before carrying out the root canal work.
He will then arrange the
necessary appointments in order to complete the surgery.
An x-ray of the tooth will be taken and you’ll then be given a local anesthetic
to numb the area.
A plastic shield is used to isolate the tooth and keep it
dry, and a solution
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