Root Canal Treatment Chessington

Root Canal Treatment

The Alternative to a Tooth Extraction

Root canal treatment is designed to save teeth that might otherwise need to be removed. It is a highly skilled procedure that restores the health of an infected or damaged tooth while preserving its natural structure.

How Root Canal Treatment Works

1. Accessing the Tooth Nerve – The dentist carefully opens the tooth to reach the infected or damaged nerve.
2. Cleaning and Shaping – Using specialist instruments, the root canals are located, measured, cleaned, and shaped.
3. Filling the Canals – Once cleaned, the canals are filled with special materials to seal the tooth and prevent further infection.

After the procedure, the treated tooth is nerve-less but fully functional.

Strengthening the Tooth after Treatment

Because a tooth can become more brittle after root canal therapy, additional treatments are sometimes needed to protect it:

• Posts may need to be placed inside the tooth to provide extra support.
• Crowns are recommended to restore strength, function, and appearance, especially for back teeth that withstand heavy chewing.

Treatment Timeline

Root canal treatment usually requires 1–3 appointments, depending on the complexity of the tooth and the level of infection.

Root canal therapy is a safe and effective alternative to extraction, helping you retain your natural teeth and maintain a healthy smile.