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<\/p>\nWhen you have a dental infection, you will want a way to stop the discomfort and to prevent the infection from ever coming back.<\/p>\n
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And while an extraction may have once been the only way to do this, you now have the option of endodontic treatment.<\/p>\n
Should you have a complex root system, or simply need a root canal Edinburgh<\/a>, our team at the Edinburgh Endodontist<\/strong> can help. We have many years of expertise surrounding endodontic procedures and can ensure that when you leave our surgery, your new filling will be problem-free and allow your mouth to function properly!<\/p>\n Here, our team at the Edinburgh Endodontist<\/strong> offers an introductory guide to getting a root canal Edinburgh<\/strong>, so read on and become fully informed!<\/p>\n Why is endodontics needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n When you see our team for a root canal Edinburgh<\/strong>, it is highly likely that you will have suffered recently from a dental infection. Or, you may have been in a car crash or other accident which has caused extensive damage to your tooth.<\/p>\n So, in order to ease an already present infection, or to prevent one from occurring, our team will clean the inside of your tooth and fill it to help keep the area pristine and free from bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n Why is endodontics needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n When you see our team for a root canal Edinburgh<\/strong>, it is highly likely that you will have suffered recently from a dental infection. Or, you may have been in a car crash or other accident which has caused extensive damage to your tooth.<\/p>\n So, in order to ease an already present infection, or to prevent one from occurring, our team will clean the inside of your tooth and fill it to help keep the area pristine and free from bacteria.<\/p>\n The procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n The treatment involves our team drilling down to the roots of your tooth and then gently removing the infected debris from that area.<\/p>\n Depending on how many roots your tooth has, we may need to fit a temporary filling and perform the procedure over 2 sessions. Once all the debris has been removed, we will fill the tooth with a sterile filling material and seal the entrance site with a filling or a crown.<\/p>\n Risks<\/strong><\/p>\n There are few risks with endodontics in general.<\/p>\n As we are specialists in this area, we can perform the procedure on even the most complex root structures and so, it is unlikely that the treatment will fail. But should you be worried that your endodontic fitting is failing, or that another infection is occurring, please come and see our team for an assessment.<\/p>\n Aftercare<\/strong><\/p>\n Once the procedure is completed, it is likely that the site under the tooth will feel slightly bruised.<\/p>\n This is normal. We recommend eating softer food for a few days following this treatment and that you take pain relief over the counter to help with any discomfort, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.<\/p>\n If the discomfort under the treated tooth does not subside or worsens, come in and see our team for an urgent appointment.<\/p>\n Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n Although an endodontic procedure does not require extensive aftercare, you will need to perform maintenance to ensure that the risk of the fitting failing is minimal.<\/p>\n You will need to maintain good oral hygiene, such as brushing twice daily, and you will need to visit our team for biannual check-ups.<\/p>\n Remember, this allows us to spot if there is an issue occurring in your mouth and enables us to fix it in a minimally invasive way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you have a dental infection, you will want a way to stop the discomfort and to prevent the infection from ever coming back. 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