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What is an endodontic emergency?

Have you ever experienced a sudden onset of excruciating tooth pain? If your answer to this question is a yes, you may be having an endodontic emergency.

Endodontics is a specialised branch of dentistry that deals with the diseases of the dental pulp and tissues surrounding the tooth’s roots.

An endodontic emergency can manifest as severe tooth pain, swelling of the gums or facial swelling caused by inflammation or infection of the dental pulp and periapical tissues (tissues surrounding the tooth’s roots).

Maximum dental emergencies comprise endodontic emergencies and require prompt and swift treatment. If you are experiencing unbearable tooth pain or notice facial swelling, call us, and we will schedule an emergency dental appointment for you at our dental clinic.

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Types of endodontic emergencies

Endodontic dental emergencies are divided into three main types: pre-treatment emergencies, intra-appointment emergencies, and post-treatment emergencies.

Pre-treatment emergencies are when a patient comes to the dental office for the first time with tooth pain, swelling, abscess or fracture of the tooth. This requires immediate and prompt treatment.

Intra-appointment emergencies are dental emergencies that occur when dental treatment is underway. It can include sudden pain, which occurs when you are between treatment appointments, accidental exposure of pulp while removing infected tissue from deep dental cavities, etc.

Post-treatment emergencies can manifest as pain after undergoing endodontic treatment. It can be due to over instrumentation or faulty dental fillings.

What to expect from my emergency endodontic appointment?

Our dentist will carry through a complete oral examination to determine the offending tooth. If the infection is severe, they will place on antibiotics and painkillers for a few days before starting the procedure. They may also take some x-rays. Once the offending tooth is isolated, they will promptly begin the treatment.

They will carry out an emergency root canal treatment in cases of dental pulp infections, trauma, swelling or abscess. Dental drills are used to open the tooth. Once the tooth is opened, they will use specialised instruments to remove the infected pulp or drain the pus from the tooth in case of an abscess.

Next, they will put medication and give the tooth a temporary dressing. Your pain will go away drastically after this procedure, and you will experience relief.

You will be called for a second appointment to fill the tooth’s root with a root filling material. Our dentist may advise you to continue antibiotics and painkillers for a few days after the treatment depending on the extent of infection.

Post endodontic treatment

After root canal treatment, our dentist will place a permanent filling and seal the tooth. You might need a dental crown if your tooth was severely damaged. A dental crown is placed on a tooth post endodontic treatment to restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength and functionality.

If you think you may need an emergency endodontic appointment, contact us at our clinic, and we will schedule an urgent appointment for you. If you have any questions or would like to know about our emergency dental services, please reach out to us, and our team of exceptional dental professionals will be there for you.

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ENDODONTIST FOR ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IN HARROW

August 3, 2023 Neem Dental Clinic

If you experience severe and regular tooth pain, it is possible you might require an endodontist for root canal treatment in Harrow, London. This is a dentist specializing in root canal treatments. Procedure involves removing the infection from the tiny, hollow canals before the damage evolves into bone infection and spreading of bacteria in the surrounding facial region. This procedure will relieve pain and restore the full function of the tooth.

What is the root canal?

The visible part of the tooth is the crown. Below the gum line is the root that fixes the tooth to the jaw. And inside the root is the root canal. It houses the soft tissues of the tooth responsible for hydrating and nourishing the tooth. Inside every tooth is a nerve responsible for causing sensations. And if decay reaches that portion of the tooth, the nerve and pulp can become infected and die. If left untreated, this can lead to the formation of a painful abscess in the bone around the tooth roots and the eventual decay and loss of the entire tooth.

What is root canal treatment?

During root canal treatment, the endodontist creates an opening in the crown and removes all of the infected tissue from the tooth. The specialist will then smooth and sterilize the inside of the tooth and seal it to protect the remaining tissues and restore the tooth back to good health. The dentist will then place a crown or other restoration on the tooth to restore full function.

When is root canal treatment recommended?

If decay reaches deep within the tooth and begins to infect the nerve or blood supply, then the dentist will likely recommend root canal therapy. Signs of a severe infection include:

Serious toothache when eating
Excessive sensitivity to hot or cold
Tender or swollen gums around the tooth
Darkening of the tooth
A bump on the gum close to the infected tooth
Leaky filling or crown
Repeated replacement of filings
A cracked tooth

Is root canal treatment painful?

During root canal treatment, the endodontist will administer a local anaesthetic so the treatment will be as comfortable as possible. Most patients feel very little, if any discomfort.

Will root canal treatment take a long time?

Root canal therapy will take one or two 30 to 50 minute appointments depending on the severity of the infection and the condition of the tooth. Endodontic therapy is painless and is carried out under local anaesthesia.

What is the aftercare for root canal treatment?

You might experience slight pain or discomfort for a few days after root canal therapy that can easily be managed with over-the-counter pain medications. It is also important to keep up with regular oral hygiene to ensure the site does not get infected.

What are alternative treatments for root canal therapy?

Dentists and endodontists prefer root canal therapy because it allows you to maintain more of your natural tooth structure. The only alternative to root canal treatment is an extraction of the infected tooth followed by a restoration either with a bridge, implant, or partial denture.

What might happen if I don’t have treatment?

If the infected tissue remains untreated the tooth will continue to fester. You will undoubtedly experience pain, sensitivity, and the eventual development of an abscess tooth that will impact your quality of life and your overall wellbeing. And in a small percentage of cases, infection from the tooth will spread into the bloodstream and cause other serious health concerns.

Should I get root canal treatment from a specialist in endodontics?

General dentists have some training in root canal treatment. But some teeth have more complicated anatomy, like multiple root canals. This can make root canal treatment challenging. In these more complex cases, the general dentist may refer you to a specialist endodonstist, who has undertaken years of post-graduate study to develop the necessary skills and techniques for successful root canal treatments.

At Neem Dental Clinic, Harrow, our endodontist for root canal treatments proves to have a high success rate and patients record little to no sensitivity during the procedure. In our dental practice, you will get a full assessment and consultation with our experts so you can make the most informed decision about dental treatments that are the right choice for you. Endodontic treatment is the only option to save a tooth with a dental abscess and we always strive to preserve our patients’ teeth. For an appointment please contact us at 020 8423 2523 to book a consultation and discuss alternative options.

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At Neem Dental Clinic Harrow, we have an in-house dentist with a special interest in endodontics, who is able to manage a wide array of root canal related problems.

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Endodontic treatments we routinely provide include primary root canal treatments (RCT), root canal re-treatments, RCT and re-RCT through crowns, RCT of open apices, post removal and the subsequent root canal re-treatment.

We believe it is beneficial to have these treatments carried out by someone with a diploma in this area (as offered in our practice) as this specialist training provides a better understanding of the root canal system and anatomy of the tooth and a better success rate of treatments. Alongside this, we use magnification to allow access to the whole root canal system and we use thermal obturation for sealing the root canal system, again leading to better success rates and positive outcome of treatment. This specialist training and certification involves a vast amount of experience in the field, with numerous different scenarios encountered and tackled.

An initial consultation will determine if you need endodontic treatment, and then the treatment itself is carried out in two or more subsequent appointments – depending on the individual case.

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