Endo is the Greek word for ‘inside’ and ‘odont’ is the Greek for tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called the dentin, is a soft tissue called the pulp.
The pulp contains all the nerves, blood vessels and connective tissues that keep your tooth healthy and functioning.
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. Signs of pulp damage include pain, sensitivity to heat or cold, discolouration of the tooth, swelling or tenderness. However sometimes there may be no symptoms.
Our clinicians Dr Adrian Stewart and Dr Andrew Wallace have trained extensively and are experienced in diagnosing and treating tooth pain and performing root canal treatment. The procedure involves removal of the inflamed or infected pulp, carefully cleaning, disinfecting and sealing the inside of the root, therefore preventing the need for tooth removal. Afterward, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection and will continue to function like any other tooth.
With the use of modern techniques, root canal therapy involves little or no discomfort. At Marlborough Clinic Belfast we have a microscope that greatly enhances our clinicians ability to view the tiniest detail inside a patient’s tooth, useful for both diagnosis and treatment.
Further supported by an onsite CBCT scanner, with an endodontic mode, offering an extremely high resolution, optimal for capturing even the smallest details, this mode enables precise diagnosis and treatment planning for our clinicians performing endodontic treatments.
Occasionally a tooth cannot be saved. Endodontic treatment can be performed only if the root canals are accessible and can be adequately cleaned and sealed. The tooth must also have sufficient bone support. Our clinicians will discuss the treatment options for your tooth. The endodontic procedure will be explained together with the costs for the treatment.
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