Dental Treatment Consultation
Service Description
Root canal treatment involves replacing a tooth’s damaged or infected pulp with a filling. The ‘pulp' (often called the nerve of the tooth) is contained within the hollow centre of the tooth and consists of blood vessels and nerve fibres that supply oxygen, nutrients and feeling to the tooth. Injuries to the tooth or advanced decay can irreversibly damage tooth pulp and it can become infected. During root canal treatment, the damaged pulp is removed. The dentist cleans and shapes the root canals with a drill and small files. The tooth’s interior is cleaned, dried and packed with a filling material that goes all the way down to the end of the root. A root canal may need to be performed in stages over a few appointments. After root canal treatment is completed, the biting surface is covered with filling material or a crown. This also protects the tooth from breaking after root canal treatment. Dental fillings are used to treat tooth decay that has caused a cavity (hole). The dentist removes decay from the tooth, cleans the cavity, dries and seals it with a filling material. A variety of materials can be used to fill the cavity. You will be given advice on the most suitable material based on the size, shape and location of the filling. A common choice is tooth-coloured filling material (such as resin composite or ceramic), which can restore the appearance of the tooth, as well as its shape and function. Professional cleaning removes built-up debris from the teeth. This may include food particles, soft plaque (bacterial growth) or hard calculus (caused by the mineral deposits from saliva onto the soft plaque , sometimes called tartar). Plaque and calculus are the main causes of gum disease. The dental professional then cleans and polishes your teeth using a rotating brush with a polishing paste. Professional cleaning helps treat and prevent gum disease. Your dental professional can give you advice on how to keep up your oral hygiene between appointments to maintain healthy teeth and gums.
