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Root canal treatment often conjures up a frightening picture in your mind, of pain, sharp instruments and multiple visits to the dentist. However, with recent advances in dentistry, root canal treatment is not only painless, but also in most cases, can be done in one sitting. If left unattended the decay in t more...
Single visit Endodontics is gaining much interest these days. It is faster, well accepted & prevents recontamination of the root canal treatment between appointments. Single Visit Endodontics (SVE) refers to cleaning, shaping & disinfection of RC system followed by obscuration, all carried out during the same more...
Root Canal treatment involves treating the infected pulp tissue in the tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips or repeated dental procedures. This procedure is usually done under local anaesthesia and involves the removal of the infected pulp tissue. At more...
Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury. If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth.Why is root canal treatment needed? This may eventuall more...