Root Canal Therapy

The dentists at Lyons Dental have extensive experience with root canal therapy, and we are able to provide excellent results for our patients. Using the latest in innovative techniques and equipment, we are able to carry out root canal treatment as smoothly and trouble-free as possible.

Why Would I Need Root Canal Therapy?

Root Canal therapy is required if the pulp/nerve in a tooth becomes damaged or infected. This can happen if there is a large amount of decay, a very deep filling, cracks present in the tooth or the tooth has sustained some form of trauma.

The pulp chamber is the central part of the tooth which houses the nerves & blood vessels. If these becomes damaged or infected you may experience pain and or swelling. Occasionally the nerves can die & become infected painlessly & problems only become evident if the tooth changes colour or if we see signs of infection in the surrounding bone on an x-ray.

How Does Root Canal Therapy Work?

Root canal therapy involves removing the infected nerve tissue in the pulp chamber & replacing it with a filling material. Once the infected pulp has been removed, and the pulp chamber has been flushed with disinfectants our dentists will fill the tooth with a rubber-based material. A crown is usually recommended after root canal therapy to protect the remaining tooth structure from fracture & re-infection.

Unfortunately root canal therapy has a pretty bad reputation, however in the majority of cases it can be carried out in pain-free appointments & allow you to keep your tooth for many years to come!