Endodontics in a nutshell
If you have been told that you need either root canal treatment (endodontic treatment) or re-treatment, then you may well be referred to an endodontist, or specialist in root canal treatment.
Root canal treatment involves removing damaged or dead nerves and blood vessels in the tooth root that have become infected due to decay, cracks or trauma. The space left is then filled with a material that seals the tooth and keeps it functioning as before. Re-treatment involves the removal of existing root filling material, recleaning the canals and placing new filling material.
Specialist advice
Your dentist may well be able to undertake this treatment. Alternatively he or she may refer you to an endodonist (a dentist who specialises in root canal treatment). This step is indicated when the diagnosis is complicated or when treatment is more difficult than normal.
Another reason for referral is because an endodontist has special equipment, such as an operating microscope, which a general dentist may not have. The whole purpose is to complete treatment as effectively as possible and get you back on the track of routine dental care.
Tony Druttman
Tony Druttman is a leading London endodontist with extensive experience in this field. He will explain to you in detail why you need treatment, what it involves and what you can do to ensure the best possible result. Tony has two London practices - one in the West End and the other in the City of London, UK. See Biography.
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Endodontics treatment in progress, (click to enlarge)
Decay can lead to damage of the tooth nerves, dental pulp and even abcess at root points. (click to enlarge)
Infected content of root canals is removed and replaced with special filling material. Healing can now start. (click to enlarge)
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Specialist in Endodontics
