Root Fillings to Save Your Tooth
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Root Fillings
Imagine a tooth is like an ice-cream cone, with the part of the tooth visible above the gum being the ice-cream and the tooth root being just like the ice-cream cone, tapered and hollow.
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The nerve and blood vessels that keep the tooth alive are inside the hollow section of the ice-cream cone (the root canal). Sometimes the root canal becomes infected and causes tooth-ache or an abscess.
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The purpose of a root canal filling is to clean out the root canal and fill it preventing any further infection.
Root Fillings and Crowns
Normally, the root-filled tooth is weakened by this procedure and a crown would be recommended to strengthen the remaining tooth.
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Although a root-filled tooth is dead (no nerve supply), if made strong by a crown it should function normally for many more years.
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Sometimes this requires 2 visits. Once your dentist has assessed your situation they shall advise how many appointments are required and the length of time they should last.
Visit us for a consultation today!
We are delighted to offer comprehensive consultations to any patients interested in enhancing the appearance of their smile with cosmetic or restorative dental treatments.
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Our consultation appointments last 90 minutes to allow our team time to understand the reason(s) for your visit, thoroughly assess your situation and offer solutions to your dental concerns.