Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, cleans the inner canals and seals them. The pulp is the soft tissue that holds nerves and blood vessels, and when bacteria reach it the result can be severe pain and abscess.
Royal Aesthetics Dental Clinic provides root canal treatment in Ota with modern techniques and attention to comfort. Patients from Sango Ota, Ijoko, Ifo, Agbara and Owode visit us to keep a tooth that might otherwise need removal.
Why a root canal is recommended
Deep decay, a crack, a leaking old filling or an injury can let bacteria reach the pulp. Once infected, the tissue cannot heal by itself, and the infection can spread to the bone around the root tip.
Treating the canal removes the source of infection and relieves pain. Saving the natural tooth preserves chewing function and avoids the gap that extraction would leave.
Modern instruments and imaging allow the dentist to work precisely inside narrow canals. Digital dental X-rays guide the process and confirm that the canals have been cleaned and filled completely.
Signs you may need treatment
A toothache that lingers, throbs or wakes you at night is a common sign. Other signals include sensitivity to hot or cold that lasts after the stimulus is gone, swelling of the gum, a tooth that darkens or a small pimple on the gum.
Some infected teeth cause no pain at all, so the dentist confirms the diagnosis with an examination and digital dental X-rays.
Prompt assessment protects your options. The earlier an infected tooth is treated, the more natural structure is usually available to save, which supports a stronger final restoration.
- Lingering or throbbing tooth pain
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot and cold
- Swollen or tender gum near a tooth
- A tooth that has darkened
- Pain when chewing or touching the tooth
What happens during treatment
The tooth is numbed with local anesthetic so you stay comfortable. The dentist creates a small opening in the crown, removes the infected pulp and shapes and disinfects the canals with fine instruments.
The canals are then filled and sealed, and the opening is closed with a filling or temporary material. Treatment may take one or more visits depending on assessment.
Patients who feel anxious are welcome to talk through their worries first. Our calm environment and clear explanations help the visit feel manageable.
Restoring the tooth afterward
A tooth that has had a root canal is often more brittle because much of its structure has been lost. A crown is frequently recommended to protect it from fracture and restore full function.
Your dentist will explain the best restoration for your tooth. Mild tenderness for a few days is common and usually eases with the pain relief your dentist advises.
Follow up reviews allow the dentist to confirm that the surrounding bone is healing well and that the tooth remains comfortable when you bite.
Long term care
Treated teeth are cared for like any other. Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth and keep regular check ups, where the dentist can monitor the tooth with X-rays.
If a tooth cannot be saved, alternatives include extraction followed by an implant or bridge. For urgent pain, our same day emergency dental care is available.
What to expect at our dental clinic
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Diagnosis
The dentist examines the tooth and takes digital dental X-rays to confirm infection.
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Local anesthesia
The tooth and surrounding area are numbed for comfort.
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Cleaning the canals
Infected pulp is removed and the inner canals are cleaned and shaped.
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Filling and sealing
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed to prevent reinfection.
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Final restoration
A filling or crown is placed to protect the treated tooth.
Why choose our dental clinic for root canal treatment
Dentist led assessment
A dentist at our dental clinic reviews your teeth, gums and goals before recommending porcelain crowns, fixed bridges, dentures, composite fillings, root canals and dental lab work. This careful start keeps every root canal treatment plan matched to your needs.
Two convenient dental clinic locations
Choose our Ota dental clinic at Biskotech Plaza off Idiroko for care near Sango Ota, Ifo, Agbara and Abeokuta, or our Magboro dental clinic on Magboro Road for care near Mowe, Ibafo, Arepo and Ojodu. Call 0913 311 8567 to book root canal treatment with our dental team.
Benefits of root canal treatment at our dental clinic
- Relief from tooth pain caused by infection
- Preserves your natural tooth
- Modern techniques with comfort in mind
- Prevents spread of infection to nearby bone
- Supports normal chewing and appearance
Who should visit our dentist for root canal treatment
- Patients with deep decay reaching the pulp
- People with a cracked or injured tooth
- Those with persistent pain or gum swelling
- Patients wanting to keep a natural tooth
- Anyone advised that a tooth may be infected
