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Facts About Teeth Infections

 

  • Bacteria inside the root canals of our teeth cause infection (endodontic disease) in the surrounding bone - more than 90 species of bacteria have been identified inside root canals'

 

  • A high percentage of the population has endodontic disease but is unaware of this Whilst our immune systems can keep endodontic disease in check and pain free for years butthis is not in our interests as this is undue burden on our defence system and it can spread to other parts of body and is the reason why you should have regular dental check-ups

  • Endodontic disease can erode the supporting bone

  • Severe pain and swelling can occur at any time

 

 

 

 

 

Q&As for patients.

Q:I have been advised to have a tooth extracted – is this right?

A: Usually advice of extration is not fair most of time it is possible to save with Root Canal Treatment. 

 

Q: Surely an extraction would be easier and less painful than endodontic treatment?

A: Modern  endodontic treatment is painless.Discomfort is generally greater following a tooth extraction than after root canal treatment.

 

Q:What about the time that it will take?

A:Endodontic treatments generally requires one or two visits lasting between half to one hour.Extraction may be over in moments, but later on replacing with implant or bridgework will require many additional visits with your dentist and 10 time more expensive. Never choose extraction because it's quicker.

 

Q:I have been told that an endodontic procedure would be very difficult and might fail.

A:It’s true that endodontics is complex but  a specialist with a dedicated practice has a high success rate. A well root treated tooth with Crown can be expected to last in the mouth as long as an implant.

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