Endodontic treatment
Treating the inside of the tooth: root canals in Geneva
Root canal treatments, also known as endodontic treatments, save severely damaged or infected teeth. These specialized procedures preserve your natural dentition, thus avoiding dental extractions and maintaining overall oral health.
What is an endodontic treatment?
A root canal treatment removes infection or inflammation from the dental pulp, the soft tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels. When the pulp is damaged by deep decay, trauma, or a crack, endodontic treatment often saves the tooth.
How we perform a root canal treatment
Evaluation and diagnosis: We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your tooth, including X-rays to determine the extent of the infection or damage to the dental pulp.
Anesthesia: To ensure your comfort, we administer a local anesthetic to numb the area around the affected tooth.
Accessing the pulp: We make a small opening in the crown of the tooth to access the pulp chamber and root canals.
Cleaning and disinfecting: We carefully remove the infected or damaged pulp, then clean, disinfect, and shape the root canals to prepare them for filling.
Filling the canals: We then fill the root canals with a biocompatible material, usually gutta-percha, to seal the inside of the tooth and prevent any reinfection.
Restoring the tooth: After the root canal treatment, we restore the tooth with a temporary or permanent filling. In most cases, we place a dental crown to strengthen and protect the treated tooth.
By using these methods, we ensure the preservation and safeguarding of your teeth, helping you maintain optimal oral health
Root canal treatment under a microscope
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Advantages of root canal treatments
Preserve your natural tooth: Endodontic treatment allows you to save your natural teeth, avoiding extractions and the need for dental prosthetics.
Relieve pain: By eliminating infection or inflammation of the dental pulp, endodontic treatment effectively relieves acute dental pain.
Prevent complications: Quickly treating pulp infections prevents serious complications such as dental abscesses and bone loss.
Improve function and aesthetics: Teeth treated with endodontic therapy retain their chewing function and maintain their natural appearance, contributing to better oral health and aesthetics.
Is root canal treatment right for you?
If you experience persistent dental pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot and cold, or have a damaged or infected tooth, endodontic treatment may be necessary. Schedule an appointment with our team of endodontic specialists. We will provide a comprehensive evaluation and discuss the best treatment options to preserve your smile.
Is root canal treatment painful?
A root canal treatment is not painful. You are anesthetized and will only feel pressure, not pain. However, the aftermath of placing orthodontic anchors can sometimes be uncomfortable for 2 to 3 days. You may feel pressure at the tip of the root for a few days.
How much does a root canal treatment cost?
For root canal treatment of a molar, the fee is CHF 800.-
The cost depends on the tooth and the number of roots. Your dentist will provide an estimate during the first consultation.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out if a root canal treatment is the right option for you. We are here to answer all your questions and provide you with the best possible dental care!
