Referral Endodontics at Killarney Dental Clinic

Root canal treatment is an often-straightforward procedure to relieve dental pain, stop infection and save natural teeth. You might need a root canal treatment when the pulp space of a tooth has become irreversibly damaged or infected. During a root canal treatment, this area is thoroughly cleaned to remove bacteria and prevent any infection from spreading further. This part of the tooth is then sealed to prevent the root canal space from becoming infected again in the future. We carry out root canal treatments using a microscope to allow us to provide the highest level of care. Root canal treatment typically has a very good success rate.  
  
Root canal treatment itself should not be painful and can often be completed in a single appointment. It is, however, common for the tooth to feel a little uncomfortable for a couple of days after being worked on. Over the counter pain relievers are usually advised until it settles. On occasion, if teeth have persistent infections, or cannot be cleaned sufficiently at the first appointment a second session is needed. The tooth is dressed with an antibacterial paste and a temporary filling seals the tooth between appointments.