Incisor Root Canal Ireland

Endodontics is the study and expertise relating to the inside of the tooth. The pulp(inside of the tooth) is very sensitive and can be subjected to biting/grinding, bacteria from dental decay or fracture of a tooth structure. These can lead to exposure of the very sensitive nerves and blood vessels of the pulp, inflammation, infection and abscess formation. All of these will result in varying degrees of pain. In the early stages of irritation and inflammation the tooth is sensitive to heat and/or cold and the pulp can be saved by relatively uncomplicated treatment. Once severe inflammation or infection sets in the only treatment is to remove the diseased tissue with small delicate files, at the same time cleaning and shaping the root canal system, flushing out the debris and applying specialised medicamentsto kill the bacteria. After this the canal must be completely sealed to prevent recurrenceof bacterial invasion. It is important that the tooth is restored with a Filling, Onlay or Crown as soon as possible after completion of the root treatment. Leaving the infection will cause a lot of pain and could be dangerous when it spreads beyond the local tissues.