Root canal treatment

Root canal treatment (endodontics) treats the roots of the tooth by removing all of the dental pulp. This process allows us to save teeth and reduce the need for extractions.

What does it involve?

When deep decay, a blow or a fracture reaches the nerve of the tooth, severe pain or infection appears. Root canal treatment removes the damaged tissue from inside the root, disinfects the canals and seals them, so the tooth stops hurting and can be kept for many years.

At Clínica Goleta root canals are carried out by an endodontist with a master's degree in the speciality, using mechanised instruments and in-house X-rays to guarantee precision.

Benefits of Root canal treatment at Clínica Goleta

• You keep your own tooth and avoid extraction.
• Removes pain and infection.
• Carried out under local anaesthetic, without discomfort.
• Usually completed in a single session.

How we do it

1. DiagnosisExamination and X-ray to confirm that the nerve is affected.
2. Canal treatmentUnder local anaesthetic we clean, disinfect and shape the roots.
3. SealingWe fill the canals to prevent new infections.
4. RestorationWe rebuild the tooth, often with a crown to protect it.

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