ROOT CANAL TREATMENT CHRISTCHURCH

There is a fine channel inside your tooth called the root canal. A single tooth can have multiple root canals. This area is made up of the dental pulp, with nerves and blood vessels. When the dental pulp is infected, there will be toothache or abscess. Historically, such problems in the teeth resulted in their extraction. However, modern dentistry has come up with Root Canal Treatment Christchurch that contains the infection and saves the tooth.

There are various reasons the dental pulp gets infected. Common causes are decay, deep cavities and cracked or chipped teeth. Typical symptoms of infection are tooth pain, sensitivity to certain foods, discolouration of the tooth and swelling or pain in the gums. If you experience any of these symptoms, visit your dentist immediately for a check-up.

Once your dentist examines you and confirms an infection, treatment will commence. Depending on the nature and severity of the infection and your oral conditions, your dentist will require you to visit the dental surgery a few times for successful completion of treatment. Root canal treatments are mostly successful and the tooth will normally last for upto 10 years after treatment.

TOOTH REPLACEMENT CHRISTCHURCH

There are many ways in which you can lose a tooth. It can be an acute trauma like an unfortunate motor vehicle accident or a fall while playing a sport. There are also various chronic causes that lead to the loss of a tooth. Whatever the reason, tooth loss is an emotionally disturbing event for most people. The loss of a front tooth is an even bigger devastating experience as it has aesthetic implications apart from functional problems.

Moreover, when gaps are left between your teeth, the adjacent teeth will drift and tilt towards the empty tooth space. This leads to many potential problems such as Tooth Replacement Christchurch decay, gum disease and jaw problems. Thus, it is necessary for you to visit your dentist immediately after the loss of a tooth.

There are many methods that are used to replace teeth. These methods are determined by the position of the gap, the size of the gap, the condition of the adjoining teeth and your overall oral health. Typical solutions are dental bridges, dental implants and partial or complete dentures. Your dentist will discuss all your options during your dental appointment and recommend the best treatment plan for you.