What is endodontics?

Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the treatment of teeth affected by inflammation or infection and cases where trauma has caused the tooth to open.

After endodontic treatment, the tooth (root canal) is cleaned and sufficiently sealed to protect it from further bacterial invasion. The most common terms you will encounter during endodontic treatment are root canal cleaning and tooth numbing by removing the nerves.

At our clinic, we work with state-of-the-art 3D X-rays and microscopes, which allow us to treat the tooth properly, disinfect it, clean the canals, remove the nerves and fill the space with material for a perfect seal.

Typical endodontic treatment includes:

• Root canal cleaning: Removal of bacteria and infected tissue from the inside of the tooth.
• Filling the canals: After cleaning, the canals are filled with a special material that prevents reinfection.
• Tooth preservation: The goal is to preserve the tooth in the mouth for as long as possible, thus avoiding extraction.

Endodontics is often associated with the term "root canal treatment", which is important for saving teeth that would otherwise have to be removed.