Endodontics – also known as ‘root canal therapy’ is the only treatment that can be used to save decayed and broken teeth that might otherwise have to be removed.
Here at The Essex Smile Centre we are proud to work with Dr Pierluca Campana, our clinical specialist who heads up our Endodontics department. Pierluca is a skilled endodontic specialist and, combined with years of education and experience, he is able to save teeth that many other dentists would simply have to remove.
Root canal treatment can be carried out by all of our expert dentists. However, Dr Pierluca is a specialist in this field and accepts referrals for more complex cases. To complement the work of our renowned dentists, we also invest in the latest equipment and training techniques to ensure minimal discomfort and maximum results for our patients.
“I just wanted to say a big thank you to Nicola and Chloe. I came in today at 1pm with a cracked tooth and they were brilliant with me. I am very anxious of the dentist (to the extent that I have had to be sedated for fillings etc), but Nicola explained what she was going to do and Chloe gave me re-assurance all the way, even when I started to panic they calmed me down. Please pass on my thanks to them both, as this made a very stressful situation, that little bit more bearable.”
Katherine
The main aim of endodontic treatment is to remove all traces of infection from the root canal by eradicating the damaged pulp and disinfecting the resulting space. Once the infection is removed the space is then cleaned and sealed using a special material to help prevent any further infections.
Because a ‘dead tooth’ can be more brittle, a crown is often recommended to provide extra strength and support to the tooth.
Each case is unique and root canal is often a time-consuming process. So, depending on the individual, several visits for treatment may be required.
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