Root canal filling at Blid

Root canal treatment is performed when there is an infection in the nerve. We remove the nerves and blood vessels, and the dentist places root filling material and a temporary filling. Root canal treatment is necessary to preserve the tooth and avoid tooth extraction and more serious complications.

Root canal treatment is a procedure performed after an examination has confirmed an infection in the nerve of the tooth. At Blid, you pay the same regardless of which tooth needs root canal treatment. The procedure is carried out by a dentist and involves the removal of nerves and blood vessels (pulp, in technical terms) inside the tooth, after which the pulp is replaced with root filling material. Root canal treatment is necessary to preserve the tooth and avoid tooth extraction and more serious complications.

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A root canal treatment includes:

• X-rays as needed
• Anesthesia as needed
• Root filling material and covering
• Temporary filling
• Hygiene supplies

If the nerve of the tooth is dead, irritated, or infected, a root canal treatment is needed to preserve the tooth. This occurs due to inflammation in the tooth's nerve, which can be caused by cavities, deep fillings, cracks in the tooth or filling, or crown treatment that has caused cracks, leading to a bacterial infection in the root of the tooth. Without treatment, bacteria can spread to the root tip, causing inflammation in the jawbone. If this inflammation becomes visible, a "pimple" (fistula) may appear on the gum. This condition can be painful, but often it is not, and it may be detected during an annual check-up with a dentist or dental hygienist.

The channels in the root are cleaned to ensure all infection is gone. Once this is done, filling material is used to replace the nerve with new material, which is what is called a root filling. The treatment can be done in one visit, but sometimes it requires two or more visits. If the root canal is complicated, it may require multiple visits to ensure a thorough result.

When the tooth is fully root-filled, a temporary filling is placed on top of the tooth to isolate it from bacteria. Once the tooth is symptom-free, it needs to be restored to its natural shape, either with composite (filling therapy) or porcelain/crown.