Root Canal Treatment in Oshodi, Lagos
Treats infection or inflammation inside a tooth, relieving pain and helping to save the natural tooth.
What Is Root Canal Treatment?
Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp. When deep decay, a crack or injury lets bacteria reach the pulp, it can become inflamed or infected. Root canal treatment removes the affected pulp, cleans and shapes the canals inside the root, and seals them. The aim is to relieve pain and keep your natural tooth.
Who May Need This Treatment?
- People with infection or inflammation inside a tooth
- Patients with a deep cavity that has reached the nerve
- Anyone with a cracked or injured tooth affecting the pulp
Potential Signs and Symptoms
- Lasting toothache, especially when biting
- Sensitivity to heat or cold that lingers after the trigger is gone
- Swelling or tenderness in the nearby gum
- A small pimple-like bump on the gum
- A tooth that has darkened in colour
These signs can have several causes. Only a dental examination can confirm what is happening, so please book an assessment rather than self-diagnosing.
How the Treatment Works
- DiagnosisThe dentist examines the tooth and usually takes X-rays to see the roots.
- ComfortThe tooth is numbed so treatment can be carried out comfortably.
- Cleaning the canalsInfected or inflamed pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned and shaped.
- SealingThe canals are filled and sealed. A crown may be recommended to protect the tooth.
What to Expect
Treatment may take one or more visits depending on the tooth and the level of infection. The procedure itself is performed under local anaesthetic.
Aftercare
- Some tenderness for a few days is common
- Avoid chewing hard foods on the tooth until it is fully restored
- Return for the final filling or crown as advised
- Contact the clinic if you notice swelling or worsening pain
Frequently Asked Questions
Does root canal treatment hurt?
Root canal treatment is done under local anaesthetic, so most patients feel little during the procedure. It is often the infection beforehand that causes the pain, and treatment aims to relieve it. Some tenderness afterwards is normal.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
Back teeth in particular are often protected with a crown after root canal treatment. Your dentist will advise based on how much tooth structure remains.
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