what happens during the

treatment?

If you need a local anaesthetic, we will give it to you a few minutes before the procedure, to give it time to work. It may not be required if the tooth is completely dead.

We will then use a microscope to identify and create a hole in the top of your tooth and remove the dead or diseased pulp. We will then clean out the root canals, this can take more than one visit. If more than one visit is required we will put a temporary filling in your tooth to keep it sealed until you go back for the next stage of your treatment.

We then remove the temporary filling (if necessary) and continue with the cleaning process. The tooth is then sealed to prevent infection and further damage. If there is a risk that your tooth may become damaged or broken it may be suggested to have a crown fitted. This is an artificial cap that fits over your tooth and acts as ‘armour plating’ for the tooth.