Extractions & Root Canal Treatment
At Aston Clinic, we provide painless and effective solutions for damaged or infected teeth. Whether you need a simple tooth extraction or a root canal to save your tooth, our expert team ensures a comfortable experience.
Tooth Extractions
Sometimes a tooth is too damaged from decay or gum disease to be saved. When this happens, a dental extraction may be the best solution.
When Do You Need a Tooth Extraction?
A tooth may need to be removed if it is severely damaged by decay or infection, is loose due to advanced gum disease, or has an abscess that cannot be treated. Some teeth are extracted to make space before orthodontic treatment, while impacted wisdom teeth can cause persistent infections and may also need removal. If a tooth has a serious infection that cannot be treated with a root canal, extraction may be necessary.
Is a Tooth Extraction Painful?
We make sure extractions are painless by using both topical and local anesthesia. The procedure is quick and comfortable. After the extraction, you may feel some soreness for a few days, but we provide full aftercare instructions to help with recovery.
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Root Canal Treatment
A root canal is a treatment that removes infection from inside a tooth. Instead of extracting the tooth, we clean and disinfect the inside and seal it to prevent further infection. This allows you to keep your natural tooth instead of having it removed.
When Do You Need a Root Canal?
You may need a root canal if you experience prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, or swelling near a tooth. Decay or trauma that reaches the nerve inside the tooth may require a root canal. In some cases, a previous root canal may need to be redone. Sometimes there are no symptoms, and an X-ray is needed to confirm the problem. If left untreated, an infection can worsen, leading to severe pain and the need for extraction.
How Long Does a Root Canal Take?
A root canal usually takes one to two hours, depending on the complexity of the case. The procedure is painless and performed under local anesthesia. It is similar to getting a filling, but it takes a little longer because the inside of the tooth must be thoroughly cleaned and sealed.
What Happens After a Root Canal?
After the procedure, the tooth is often restored with a crown or onlay to protect it from damage and ensure long-term strength. At [Clinic Name], we use the latest techniques and equipment to provide successful and comfortable root canal treatments.