Endodontics – root canal treatment
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry that treats the inside of the tooth: the dental pulp and the root canals. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerve fibres and connective tissue. When it becomes inflamed or infected because of deep decay, an injury or other causes, endodontic treatment saves the tooth and keeps it working.
The procedure involves removing the pulp, cleaning the root canals and sealing them with special materials. This removes the infection and inflammation and protects the tooth from further damage. After treatment, we replace the lost tissue with a composite filling, or make a crown if more than half of the tooth has been lost.
Restorative dentistry – repairing teeth
Restorative dentistry repairs and rebuilds damaged teeth. When a tooth has decay, is broken, worn or damaged in another way, the aim is to restore it to a state that works well and looks good.
We use a range of methods and materials: white composite fillings, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges and implants. We assess every patient individually and choose the method and material that best suit both the function and the appearance of the tooth.
The aim of endodontics and restorative dentistry is to keep your teeth, restore function and appearance, and improve your oral health. We explain how decay develops and how it is treated in the article What is tooth decay?
