Root canal treatment removes the infection within the root of the tooth and seals it to help prevent further infection. This helps preserve the function and aesthetics of your teeth so you can eat, smile and talk comfortably.

Root canal treatment is needed when the pulp tissues within the tooth becomes inflamed or infected. Deep decay, repeated dental fillings, a cracked or chipped tooth or dental trauma such as a fall or sporting injury can cause this inflammation to occur. If inflammation within the dental pulp/nerve is left untreated it can result in a dental abscess/swelling, pain at night and dental pain when biting or eating food. This dental pain is often not helped by taking painkillers.

At Smile Hub Dental Clinic in Bayside Medical Centre your dentist will ask you if you have experienced pain, prolonged sensitivity to heat/cold, tenderness to touch/chewing, discolouration of your tooth or swelling of the gum around the tooth. Tenderness of lymph nodes near to the infected tooth can also be a sign of needing endodontic/root canal treatment. Sometimes, teeth that require root canal treatment may not have any symptoms at all.

Your dentist in Smile Hub Dental Clinic will remove your inflamed dental pulp, carefully clean and shape the inside of your root canal and then fill the space to seal it against bacterial overgrowth. Then you will return to your dentist for a protective crown restoration to protect the remaining tooth structure and restore your tooth to full function and natural aesthetics. No one will know your tooth had any treatment.

Root canal treatment is carried out to help relieve the pain of toothaches that result from an infected or inflamed dental pulp. At Smile Hub Dental Clinic we offer all our patients sedation for their endodontic/root canal treatment procedures which in combination with local anaesthetic make your treatment really relaxing and comfortable.

Following treatment your tooth may feel slightly different from your other teeth as the healing progresses. However, if you have pain that lasts more than a few days, please Call or Book Online with your dentist in Smile Hub Dental Clinic in North Dublin.

At Smile Hub Dental Clinic endodontic or root canal treatment may be performed over 1-3 visits. Root canal treatment involves the following phases:

1. Your dentist in Smile Hub Dental Clinic will assess your x-ray of the infected or painful tooth. Your tooth will be numbed with local anaesthetic and a small protective shield (rubber dam) is placed over the tooth undergoing treatment. This shield protects your tooth from saliva leaking into the tooth during the procedure.
2. An opening is created in your tooth to gain access to the dental pulp. Small instruments are utilised to clean and shape the pulp from the pulp into the root canals. The space is shaped and disinfected to receive the root canal filling.
3. Root canals are then filled using a biocompatible material made from a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. The root canals are completely sealed.
4. A permanent composite filling is placed and a crown restoration planned if indicated to protect the tooth against fracture. In some cases, if the tooth lacks sufficient tooth structure a post may be placed within the tooth to help hold the restoration in place. Ask your dentist in Smile Hub Dental Clinic in North Dublin about the specific restoration planned for your tooth following root canal treatment.

An unrestored tooth is susceptible to fracture, cracking or chipping so please return to your dentist in Smile Hub Dental Clinic for your definitive dental crown restoration as soon as possible to prevent tooth fracture or cracking. Excellent oral hygiene such as brushing, flossing and regular professional dental exams and cleanings are crucially important for your oral health.

Most root canal treated tooth last as long as other natural teeth. Sometimes a tooth that has had endodontic treatment does not heal and the pain or infection may persist. When this occurs, often repeating the root canal treatment can save your tooth.

Trauma, deep decay or a loose/cracked or broken filling can cause infection to re-occur in your tooth. Sometimes a hidden narrow or curved canal can be located within your tooth which may have been uncovered during your initial treatment.

Root canal treatment can be performed on most teeth however sometimes if root canals are inaccessible or severely fractured the tooth cannot be saved with endodontics. If a tooth does not have sufficient bony support or if the tooth cannot be adequately restored then root canal treatment is inadvisable. Endodontics are constantly advancing and here at Smile Hub Dental Clinic all of our dentists stay up-to-date and regularly attend advanced training in providing root canal treatments using the latest techniques so that our patients can enjoy the highest quality of dental care in Ireland. In cases where root canal treatment is ineffective, endodontic surgery may be a suitable treatment option that your dentist in Smile Hub Dental Clinic will discuss with you.

Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment involves treating disease of the dental nerve. This nerve is located within the canals in the tooth’s roots. If the nerve is infected or dies it can lead to severe sensitivity, a persistent toothache or a dental abscess. Your tooth may discolour.

Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment can save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted. At Smile Hub Dental Clinic in Bayside Medical Centre we provide pain free root canal treatment. If you’re a nervous patient please consider our sedation option which will make your root canal treatment a comfortable and relaxing experience.

During your root canal treatment your root canals will be cleaned and disinfected. At Smile Hub Dental Clinic in North Dublin our highly skilled dentists prepare your root canals so that they can be sealed with a bacteria resistant root canal filling material. Your tooth will then be restored and may remain in function for years. If your tooth has lost considerable tooth structure a crown may be recommended to strengthen your remaining tooth and prevent tooth fracture and subsequent tooth loss. Front teeth usually have a single root however back teeth can have 3-4 roots which considerably increases the dentists work in cleaning out the infected canals. Root canal treatments do not have a 100% success rate as some teeth can have unusual anatomy or bacteria that cannot be fully eradicated.

In some cases, your dentist at Smile Hub Dental Clinic may recommend tooth extraction if root canal treatment cannot be successfully performed on your tooth. In some cases, a tooth is too compromised to enable a predictable restoration to be placed. In these cases, a dental extraction and the provision of a dental implant may have a better long-term outcome for you.

At Smile Hub Dental Clinic, we ensure your comfort during root canal treatment we have invested in the most modern dental technology such as rotary instruments. By us using the latest dental equipment we ensure that your root canal treatment has the greatest chance of success and that you will spend less time in the dental chair. We use digital x-rays and special anaesthetics to ensure that your root canal treatment is pain free. Many of our nervous patients opt for sedation during their root canal treatment to ensure that their experience is relaxed and comfortable. At Smile Hub Dental Clinic our dentists have specifically undergone extensive post-graduate training in root canal treatment to ensure that your root canal treatment/ endodontic treatment will have the highest success rates and best outcome possible.

Please Call us today or book online to schedule your root canal treatment in Smile Hub Dental Clinic, Sutton, Dublin 13.

A root canal treatment is required when the nerve inside a tooth is dead or dying. Usually this causes severe discomfort for which root canal treatment can provide relief. Sometimes a dead tooth has no symptoms and is a chance finding on an x-ray examination. If left untreated there is potential for the tooth to get loose or become discoloured. Root canal treatment involves cleaning out an inflamed or infected tooth root. An opening is made in the crown of the tooth to facilitate instrument access.

Once the treatment has been completed a crown is often recommended to prevent tooth fracture. A tooth with root canal treatment is much more likely to fracture than one without. Back molars are most likely to crack so research indicates that a crown is recommended for these cases.

A root canal can be required for a variety of reasons such as a crack in a tooth, severe tooth decay or wear from teeth grinding habits. Sometimes when treating tooth decay a deep filling may not be adequate to remove the infected tissue necessitating a root canal treatment. In some cases, the nerve inside a tooth can be very sensitive. The process of removing decay can occasionally alert the patient and dentist to the fact that the nerve is irritated and infected. Prevention is the best way to reduce the need for this treatment by maintaining excellent oral hygiene and 6 monthly visits to Smile Hub Dental Clinic in Bayside Medical Centre.

One of the main signs of needing a root canal treatment is hyper-sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures. Other symptoms include severe discomfort in the tooth when chewing, discolouration of the tooth or swelling of the surrounding gums. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you should arrange an appointment with your dentist in Smile Hub. Sometimes a tooth that needs root canal treatment may not have any symptoms at all. All nervous patients have the option in Smile Hub Dental Clinic to have their root canal treatment undertaken with conscious sedation. Call a member of our friendly dental team today to find out more about making your dental experience comfortable and relaxing with sedation.

A root canal is usually preformed to save the tooth but sometimes the tooth is too broken down to undergo the treatment. This can lead to the loss of the tooth. Occasionally the dentist will discover a crack in the tooth which can`t be restored. Other times the bacteria is too aggressive or too established to adequately disinfect. It is not always possible to say with certainty how long a tooth will last after root canal treatment. In a small number of cases root canal treatment can be successful initially but a short time later symptoms can reappear. Root canal treatments do not have a 100% success rate meaning that 10-20% of cases can redevelop infection.

Root canal treatments have a high success rate but you need to be aware that nothing can be 100% guaranteed. After root canal treatment the tooth is at higher risk of cracking or staining. Your dentist may recommend a crown on the tooth. This is particularly recommended for back teeth where the chewing forces are greater.

If you have any questions about the risks of root canal your dentist in Smile Hub Dental Clinic in Bayside Medical Centre will be happy to discuss the procedure in detail with you as every case is different.