Root Canal Treatment in Letterkenny
Root canal treatment is a procedure performed on a tooth with a dead or dying nerve that cannot be saved. Acting swiftly is crucial to preserve the tooth, as a dead nerve can lead to discolouration and decay. The treatment involves cleaning out the affected nerve from the root canal and filling it with an inert material, typically gutta percha.
The root canal procedure can often be done without local anaesthetic. After cleaning, the canal is irrigated with medical solutions and disinfected using ozone therapy to reduce bacterial contamination. Some teeth have a single root canal and can be filled to rebuild the tooth, while others with multiple canals, especially at the back of the mouth, may require a crown and special core with posts. Here at O3 Dental in Letterkenny, we use the K3 system for most root canal treatments, offering a minimally invasive and non-surgical approach.
We empathise with the fact that the idea of a root canal can be anxiety-inducing for some patients. But, rest assured, at our dental practice, Dr. Flanagan is committed to ensuring your comfort and well-being every step of the way. With his specialised training and expertise in performing root canal treatments, along with our state-of-the-art facilities and strong dedication to hygiene, we strive to provide you with a smooth and stress-free experience. So, if you find yourself in need of a root canal treatment, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us – we are here to restore your dental health and bring back your beautiful smile.
Surgical Root Canal Treatment
Because most problems requiring a traditional non-invasive root canal will cause you pain, you will likely have visited the dentist urgently, in time for us to perform the traditional tooth-saving root canal. The most common need for surgical root canal treatment, or endodontic surgery as it is otherwise known, is when infection persists after a traditional root canal procedure.
What does it involve?
Surgical root canal involves opening up the gum area to reveal the root and surrounding tissues. In this way, we can really inspect the root closely and locate any small fractures or hidden canals that weren’t detected on x-rays or during previous treatment. If there are fractures in the root, bacteria will be getting through to the surrounding tissues and causing infection, so we will need to repair these cracks.
Often the very end of the root is removed and small filling may be placed to seal it. We use a material called Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) to seal the root. Surgical root canal may also be needed to remove calcium deposits in root canals, or to treat damaged root surfaces or even the bone surrounding a damaged root. The gum is then carefully stitched back up and the area left to heal. After a few months, the bone around the end of the root will have completely healed. This surgery is performed in our clinic with a local anaesthetic.
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