Root Canal Therapy

Root Canal Therapy in Chickerell, Weymouth

Endodontic therapy or root canal treatment is a sequence of treatment for the infected pulp of a tooth, which results in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. Performed well, root fillings can often be the difference between loosing or keeping a tooth.

If you have an infection in your body, your immune system, transported in your blood, will be drawn to the area where bacteria that have caused the infection can be destroyed and removed. The unique problem with infections of the root canals is that the blood vessels supplying the pulpal tissues have died. Therefore as there is no blood supply into the root canal, there is also no immune system. This then allows a comfortable place for bacteria to reside safe from the body’s immune system that is trying to remove them.

Root Canal Treatment at Heritage Dental

By having the root canal treatment it cleans out all of the bacteria, preventing any more coming in. This allows the body to then heal the tissues surrounding the tooth that have been damaged by the inflammation caused by the infection.

Here’s why you should choose Heritage Dental Health for your treatment:

  • We accept referrals for complex root canal treatment
  • We will help you keep as many natural teeth as possible
  • We always take our time to ensure minimal discomfort
  • We are highly experienced with dealing with anxious and nervous patients
  • We produce a clear, written treatment plan, including all costs

What Next?

Before deciding on the best treatment option for you, it’s important that you attend the practice for a consultation. This provides our clinical team with the opportunity to provide you with all of the treatment options suitable for you. Please get in touch with our friendly front of house team to book an appointment by using the button below…