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Root canal treatment and retreatment
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the canals, and lets you keep your natural tooth. Dr. Nadia carries out both first-time treatment and retreatment of teeth treated before.
- Done underLocal anaesthetic and rubber dam isolation
- VisitsUsually one or two
- AimKeeping your natural tooth
When it's needed
- Lingering pain with hot or cold
- Pain when biting, or a tooth that aches on its own
- Swelling or a small spot on the gum near a tooth
- A tooth that has darkened after an injury
- Infection seen on an X-ray, sometimes with no pain at all
Why rubber dam isolation matters
Dr. Nadia performs root canal treatment under rubber dam: a thin sheet that isolates the tooth from saliva and the bacteria in the mouth. It keeps the canals clean during treatment, stops small instruments and rinsing solutions reaching your throat, and is recommended by international endodontic guidelines.
Retreatment
If a previously treated tooth becomes painful or shows infection on an X-ray, the old filling material can often be removed and the canals cleaned and sealed again. Retreatment is usually the first option to consider before extraction.
Protecting the tooth afterwards
A root-treated back tooth is more likely to fracture, so it usually needs an onlay or crown. For front teeth, Dr. Nadia plans the final restoration with esthetics in mind, so the tooth matches its neighbours.
Her approach, step by step
Diagnosis
X-rays and tests confirm which tooth is affected and why.
Anaesthetic and rubber dam
The tooth is numbed and isolated.
Cleaning the canals
Infected tissue is removed and the canals are shaped and disinfected.
Sealing
The canals are filled and sealed to prevent reinfection.
Final restoration
An onlay, crown or esthetic filling protects the tooth.
Common questions
Is root canal treatment painful?
It is done under local anaesthetic, and most patients find it similar to having a filling. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is normal.
How many visits does it take?
Often one or two, depending on the infection and the number of canals.
Is it better to extract the tooth?
When a tooth can be restored, keeping it is generally the better long-term option. Dr. Nadia will explain the outlook for your tooth honestly before you decide.
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