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A root canal treatment focuses on the inside of a tooth, the correct term for the inside of a tooth is tooth pulp. Within the tooth pulp there are a variety of things including nerves, arteries, veins and connective tissue.

Tooth decay can lead to the inside of a tooth becoming infected, this can cause the tooth pulp to die and lead to the tooth itself falling out. If there is decay it can lead to germs entering the tooth pulp and cause infection which can lead to an abscess or damage the bone around the tooth. Both of these are very painful which is why you should see your Oxford dentist right away if you feel any pain in your mouth. A root canal treatment at an Oxford dentistry will remove the infected tooth pulp and save the tooth.

You could have to see your Oxford dentist up to three times to complete the root canal treatment. The procedure itself is not as unpleasant as people tend to think. An endodontist is an Oxford dental practitioner that specializes in problems of the tooth pulp and removes disease from the tooth pulp. After the infected pulp is removed the entire area of the tooth is cleaned and sealed to prevent any germs re-entering the tooth. After this is complete a crown is normally placed over the tooth.

It is most people’s conception that root canal treatment is a painful cosmetic dentistry oxford treatment and that they will have to book weeks off work in order to recover. The truth is that recovery time for a root canal is relatively short. After treatment you may experience pain and swelling for a few days however you will have received medication to counter pain and infection.

After a couple of days has passed after treatment the only discomfort you may experience is whilst eating, this means it’s recommend to eat softer foods after the first couple of weeks post treatment. Undergoing a root canal treatment at a Oxford dentistry can mean you save the life of your tooth or several teeth, the tooth if treated in time can last a lifetime.

If you’re concerned about the health of your teeth or would like to improve your smile and find out more about Cosmetic Dentistry Oxford procedures pop in for a consultation at our Oxford dentistry. You will see a highly qualified and friendly Oxford Dentist who will recommend a treatment to suit your needs.