Root Canal Treatment

About Root Canal Treatment

When deep decay, a crack or an injury reaches the nerve inside a tooth (the pulp), the nerve can become inflamed. In root canal treatment, the inflamed tissue is removed, the root canals are disinfected and sealed, and the tooth stays in your mouth instead of being taken out.

Who is it for?

• Teeth that stay sensitive to hot or cold for a long time, or ache on their own
• Deep cavities that have reached the nerve
• Teeth that have darkened or lost their nerve after a knock
• Cases where inflammation is found at the tip of the root

The treatment process

1. Deep decay and an inflamed nerveDecay or an injury that reaches the nerve (pulp) can cause pain and inflammation.
2. Reaching the nerveAfter local anaesthesia, we reach the inflamed nerve tissue inside the tooth.
3. Cleaning the canalsThe root canals are cleaned, shaped and disinfected with special instruments.
4. Filling the canalsThe cleaned canals are sealed tightly with a biocompatible filling material.
5. Restoring the top of the toothThe top of the tooth is rebuilt with a filling or, when needed, a crown.

After treatment

• Avoid chewing on the treated side until the numbness wears off.
• The tooth may feel a little tender for a few days. If pain or swelling doesn't settle, contact the clinic.
• A tooth that has had root canal treatment needs its final filling or crown completed.
• Regular brushing and check-ups help you keep the tooth for a long time.

What's inside a tooth, and why does it get inflamed?

The innermost layer of a tooth, the pulp, holds nerves and blood vessels. When bacteria reach the pulp through deep decay, a crack, repeated dental work or a knock, the tissue can become inflamed. Early on, you may notice it as sensitivity to hot or cold, or pain that gets worse at night. Later, an abscess can form at the tip of the root.

Signs that may point to a root canal

• Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the food or drink is gone
• Pain that starts on its own, gets worse at night or flares up when you chew
• Swollen gum around the tooth, a bad taste or discharge in the mouth
• The tooth turning darker
• Inflammation at the root tip seen on an X-ray, even without pain (some teeth become inflamed without any symptoms)

Why shouldn't treatment be put off?

Untreated inflammation can spread into the bone and turn into swelling and an abscess. In the end, the tooth may have to be taken out. Keeping the tooth helps stop the neighbouring teeth from drifting and keeps your bite balanced. Even if the pain has gone away by itself, that doesn't always mean the inflammation is over.

Why is the tooth covered after a root canal?

A tooth that has had a root canal has often lost structure to decay and old fillings, so it can break more easily. That's why, especially for back teeth, we recommend strengthening the tooth with a filling or a crown after treatment. Which one suits you depends on how much of the tooth is left.

Root canal or extraction: how is the choice made?

Whether a tooth can be saved depends on its roots, how much of the tooth is left, the bone support and the state of the inflammation. Where possible, we aim to keep your natural tooth. If it can't be saved, we explain how the gap can be filled afterwards with an implant, a bridge or a denture.

Root Canal Treatment in Gölcük

A toothache often can't wait. If you need root canal treatment in Gölcük and you're in pain or it's urgent, call us before you come. This helps us see you as soon as we can that day. Whether you come from central Gölcük, Değirmendere or Karamürsel, we take an X-ray at your first visit and talk through the treatment plan the same day.

The clinic has step-free access and parking. Your options, the length of treatment and what to keep in mind are explained in detail at your first visit. To book, call +90 262 414 48 38, message us on WhatsApp (+90 541 854 70 28) or send an online appointment request.

Frequently asked questions

The information on this page is for general guidance only. The right treatment for you is decided by your dentist after an examination and any necessary tests. 3D images are illustrations.