Endodontic Treatment is necessary when the nerve of a tooth is affected by severe decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled to restore the tooth to its full function.

Root canal treatment is an effective choice to save a tooth that otherwise would die and have to be removed. Many patients believe that removing a tooth that has problems is the solution, but what is not realized is that extracting (pulling) a tooth will ultimately be more costly and cause significant problems for the adjacent teeth. At Council Avenue Dental we believe it to be more beneficial to have your own existing tooth than an artificial one.

Root canal treatment is highly successful and usually can last a lifetime if properly looked after, although on occasion, a tooth will have to be retreated due to new infections.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, your may require endodontic treatment,

• Abscesses (or pimples) on the gums.
• Sensitivity to hot and cold.
• Severe toothache pain.
• Sometimes no symptoms are present.
• Swelling and/or tenderness.