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Root Canal Treatment in Wallingford

If you are looking for a root canal treatment in Wallingford, you’ve come to the right place. At St Mary’s Dental Practice, our experienced dental team provides gentle, effective treatment designed to save your tooth and relieve pain. Root canal therapy is often needed when decay or infection has reached the inner pulp of a tooth, causing discomfort, sensitivity, or other dental issues. With a careful approach and the latest techniques, we ensure your treatment is as comfortable as possible while protecting the long-term health of your smile.

What is a root canal?

Root canals are needed when the decay and bacteria have spread too long without treatment. The decay makes its way into the pulp inside the tooth. This pulp includes nerves; therefore, infection generally causes a lot of pain. Since this is happening on the inside of the tooth, you won’t necessarily see the damage. However, you will feel pain and other signs that include bleeding, swelling and bad breath.

What happens during root canal treatment?

Root canal therapy usually requires several appointments, the number will depend on which type of tooth is being treated.

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First, the cause of the problem will be diagnosed after a thorough examination. Though not all pulp infections cause pain, the bacteria will slowly spread. If you suspect any kind of problem, our diagnosis will detect it quickly.

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The root canal therapy is a simple procedure. Your endodontist will create a hole at the top of the tooth. Disinfectants are usually used to clean inside and the root canal will then be dried. A rubber filling will then be inserted and a temporary filling will be placed at the opening of the crown.

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Depending on the health of the tooth we will use a crown or a filling to restore and seal your tooth. This will protect it long-term from infection or damage.

Root canal aftercare

A patient may feel some discomfort for a few days after the treatment, with tooth sensitivity or some mild pain. In such cases, over the counter pain killers can be taken. We advise that you avoid biting on hard or sticky foods – especially while they have the temporary crown or inlay. For a few days after the procedure, you may also notice an increased level of sensitivity, when eating hot or cold foods. This should decrease over time.

Maintaining good dental health is always important after a root canal treatment, as this will help to keep the remaining tooth – as well as the rest of your teeth – free from decay and bacteria.

Remember that after a root canal, the treated tooth will technically be dead. However, with proper care, it can remain in good condition alongside your other teeth for many years, without any problems.

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Root Canal Treatment in Wallingford: FAQ's

Root canal treats the tainted pulp, protecting the rest of the tooth. An individual will be given anaesthetic before beginning the treatment, with the goal that it is not any more painful than having a filling. We will make you feel comfortable and relaxed through the treatment.

We advise you to wait till after you feel the numbness disappear in your mouth, in case you bite your tongue. Try not to bite or chew with the treated tooth till it has been totally re-established by a dental specialist, so as to abstain from harming it further.

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