• Root canal treatment saves the tooth that otherwise would have to be extracted and replaced with an implant, bridge or denture. All of these are more invasive, and lead to increased time and cost.
• It maintains your natural dentition to allow you to continue with the same bite, comfort and as natural appearance as possible.
• A root canal treated tooth can function normally and can be maintained with routine dental care and oral hygiene measures.

Future Care of Root Treated Teeth:



After root canal treatment the tooth is pulp-less – i.e. it has no vital tissues within.

• Over time, the tooth becomes slightly more brittle and some may need crowning in the future.
• There are vital tissues surrounding the root e.g. the gum, periodontal membrane and supporting bone and these will continue to need routine hygiene and dental care.
• Practise good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing at all times, as root-filled teeth are as prone to decay as natural teeth.