Root Canal

Root canal is a treatment that is aimed at restoring pulp infection. There are three layers of a natural tooth – the enamel, the dentin, and finally the pulp. Infections that affect the first two layers can be treated with the help of tooth coloured fillings – however, if the bacteria enters and invades the pulp, the tooth must be treated endodontically to prevent it from being extracted. At Victoria Dental, our team offers emergency root canal treatments to patients experiencing acute pain and inflammation.

The treatment starts off with removing the decayed portion of the tooth and gaining access to the pump chambers. Once located, these the canals are then cleaned to remove all the infected pulp. They are then shaped and irrigated. A special endodontic filling material known as Gutta Percha is then used to replace the pulp in the canals for stability. Because this tooth has sustained extensive damage, it must be covered with a crown for functional and aesthetic restoration. When performed in a timely manner, a root canal treatment can save natural teeth, and relieve patients of painful symptoms. If you have a tooth that has been aching lately, don’t delay visiting us any longer – book your appointment for a root canal today!