Wilby Endodontics

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At Wilby Endodontics we provide a professional services to treat diseases of the dental pulp and infection of the root canal system.

 

A tooth generally needs a root canal procedure because the pulpal tissue  (the ‘nerve’) inside the tooth has become irreversibly damaged. The pulp may become inflamed or may die if either there is significant decay in a tooth, if there is a large restoration (filling or crown) or if the tooth has been subjected to trauma.

 

The inflamed pulp may cause toothache or remain pain-free. When the pulp dies, the space it inhabits (the root canal) rapidly becomes infected with bacteria. This may cause pain and swelling in the supporting tissues (abscess).

 

 

 

Root canal treatment is directed towards removing inflamed or abscessed tissue. The root canal system, especially in molars, is often complex and difficult to clean well. This is why many general dentists prefer to refer these cases to an Endodontist who has the training, equipment and experience to deal with them well.

 

Endodontists are specially trained dentists who have a great deal of experience, and use specialised equipment in order to treat difficult root canal systems and retreat teeth where previous root canal treatment have failed.

 

Endodontists are able to use techniques to reduce patient discomfort and anxiety during the treatment. Most patients will experience no discomfort during or after the procedure, a minority of patients may experience a little soreness after the procedure which will resolve within 48 hours, this can be reduced by taking routine painkillers during this period.

 

Currently, we can expect success rates of over 95% for first time root canal treatments performed by an Endodontist. The success rate is reduced to approximately 80-95 % when an existing root treatment needs redoing if it has failed.

 

Some cases may need further treatment in order to eradicate the infection successfully. If root canal treatment fails, a surgical procedure (root end surgery) may be necessary in order to treat the infection successfully.

Dr Stanley Wilby-Lopez

12 Stubbington Avenue

North End                    

Portsmouth                 

Hants  

PO2 0HT                                  

 023 9266 1206

 023 9266 6256

 

To contact us:

Phone: 07919036272 (Emergency Only)

E-mail: stanley@wilbyendodontics.co.uk

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