Endodontic Dentistry
Saving a Tooth From Within
Endodontics deals with the soft tissue inside the tooth, called the pulp. When decay or injury infects this tissue, you may feel severe pain, swelling or sensitivity to hot and cold. A root canal treatment removes the infection and preserves the tooth.
Signs You May Need It
Lingering Pain
Lingering pain with hot or cold.
Pain on Biting
Pain when you bite down.
Gum Swelling
Swelling or a pimple on the gum.
Darkening
Darkening of a tooth.
Deep Cavity or Crack
A deep cavity or cracked tooth.
Retreatment and Surgery: When an earlier root canal fails, retreatment or a small surgery called apicoectomy may save the tooth.
The Procedure
Rotary instruments and microscopes make treatment more precise and often possible in one or two visits.
Local Anaesthesia
The procedure begins with local anaesthesia.
Opening the Tooth
The dentist opens the tooth and removes the infected pulp.
Cleaning and Sealing
The canals are shaped, disinfected and sealed.
Crown
A crown is generally recommended afterwards to protect the tooth.
Comfort and Aftercare
Modern anaesthesia makes the procedure comparable to having a filling. Mild soreness for a day or two is common. Avoid chewing hard foods on the tooth until the crown is placed.
We Help You Plan
Curis Global arranges your appointment, coordinates the crown stage and fits it into your travel dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is root canal painful?
Not with proper anaesthesia.
Can I extract the tooth instead?
Extraction is possible, but saving the natural tooth is usually better when feasible.