ENDODONTOLOGY

Endodontic treatment, also called root canal treatment, is a dental procedure performed to treat inflammation in the core of a tooth. The goal is to prevent or cure infections and preserve the tooth.

The treatment consists of disinfecting the inside of the tooth. The dentist first takes x-rays to view the structure of the roots. The canal system, where nerve tissue and small blood vessels are normally located, is then carefully cleaned and filled.

This procedure is necessary when the pulp (the living part of the canal system) is irreparably inflamed or dead, often due to bacterial infection. In some cases, endodontic retreatment may be necessary if previous treatment was unsuccessful.

Although complications can occur, such as instruments breaking off in the canal, root canal treatment is generally successful. There is usually little residual pain after treatment and a check-up after one year is recommended to assess the healing process.

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Internal whitening

When a front tooth is no longer alive and/or has been treated by a root canal treatment, it can become discolored. This can be experienced as annoying. Internal bleaching allows the color to recover as best as possible.

Internal bleaching means that the root canal filling is removed and the bleaching agent is applied to the tooth. This is temporarily closed so that the product can have its effect for a few days.

This treatment can be repeated until the color is achieved or it no longer bleaches.