Root Canal Treatment
Relieve Pain and Save Your Natural Tooth
Root Canal therapy is a very effective treatment of a tooth essential to treat infection or inflammation within a tooth. In the case of damaged inner pulp, such as due to decay, trauma or deep cracks, root canal treatment will save your natural tooth, and also avoids the need of extracting it.
At Woodgrove Dental, we use modern techniques and gentle care to make your root canal experience as comfortable, precise, and stress-free as possible.
What Is a Root Canal?
Root canal can be defined as the process of eliminating the infected or damaged pulp tissue of the tooth. The area is then highly cleaned, disinfected and sealed. Lastly, the tooth is rebuilt by putting a filling or a crown over the tooth to ensure that it does not get damaged.
The Root Canal Process at Woodgrove Dental
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Examination & Diagnosis
A digital X-ray and an oral examination are used as the initial steps to determine the level of infection or damage. -
Anaesthesia & Comfort
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area, ensuring a pain-free procedure. -
Cleaning the Canal
With a lot of prudence, we extract the infected pulp, clean the root canal and form the filling space. -
Sealing the Tooth
The canal is filled and sealed with a biocompatible material to prevent reinfection. -
Restoration
To ensure that the treated tooth performs its full functions and strength, it is filled or crowned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a root canal painful?
Most patients are not subjected to pain, or with minimal pain, during the procedure with the aid of modern techniques and local anaesthesia. Post-treatment pain is not severe and shortlived.
How long does the procedure take?
A typical root canal can take 1–2 appointments, each lasting around 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the tooth.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Yes, most root canal-treated teeth will need a crown to restore strength and protect against fractures—especially back teeth used for chewing.
Can a root canal fail?
While root canals have a very high success rate, occasionally retreatment may be required. Good oral hygiene and regular check-ups greatly reduce the risk.
What happens if I don’t get a root canal?
Ignoring a tooth infection can lead to abscesses, bone loss, and even tooth loss. The infection may also spread to surrounding tissues or other areas of the body.
