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Root Canal
Treatment is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the
tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or
injury. The infection may spread and may eventually lead to
an abscess. If RCT is not carried out, the tooth may need to
be pulled out. It is a skilled and time consuming procedure.
Most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits to
your dentist.
At the first appointment, the infected pulp is removed. The
root canal is then cleaned and shaped ready for the filling.
A temporary filling is inserted and the tooth is left to
settle. When all the infection has cleared, the tooth is
permanently filled.
It is advisable to restore the tooth with a crown to provide
extra support and strength to the tooth. |
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