The tooth canals are only 0.15 mm in diameter. Their thorough cleaning in cases of pulp necrosis or advanced caries is the only way to avoid tooth loss. This is why a microscope is increasingly being used in endodontics to increase the precision of treatment. What exactly microscope root canal treatment in the UK consists of, what the indications are and how much it costs - please see the article.  

Indications for root canal treatment

Having a tooth extracted is always a last resort. With root canal treatment, this can be avoided and you can enjoy a beautiful and, importantly, full smile. And when can it be recommended by a dentist?

Root canal treatment is essential for advanced caries. The culprit is bacteria that have entered the pulp causing inflammation. This, if left untreated, can result in the formation of an abscess and even the need to extract the tooth. And that's not all! Tooth inflammation can also lead to sepsis and even damage to the heart muscle. If you would like to find out more, we recommend our text "Tooth inflammation - unbearable pain".

However, decay is not the only indication for root canal treatment, mechanical injuries are also. They cause not only pain, but also pulp necrosis and gangrene, and consequently - again - the need to extract the tooth. You can read more about what you should do in such situations in our articles "Cracked tooth - symptoms and treatment" and "Chipped tooth - what to do and can it be prevented".

Root canal treatment may also be necessary in cases of inadequate prosthetic treatment carried out, as well as untreated periodontitis. You can read more about endodontic treatment itself in our article "Root canal treatment in the UK doesn't have to cost a fortune", and if you are struggling with gum disease be sure to make an appointment and read our text "Modern periodontitis treatment in the UK with Vector Paro Pro".

To return to the topic, as we mentioned, dental canals are only 0.15 mm in diameter, thus treatment requires a high degree of precision. And this is where the microscope comes to the rescue.

Root canal treatment under the microscope in the UK - what does it involve?

Just a few years ago, some teeth would have had to be extracted due to infection. Today, thanks to root canal treatment under the microscope, they can be saved. The procedure is almost painless and imperceptible to the patient thanks to local anaesthesia, but this is not the only advantage.

The main advantage of root canal treatment under the microscope in the UK is precision. The magnification of several dozen times allows even more precise cleaning of the dental canals. The treatment is also less invasive, more guaranteed to seal the filling and takes less time than standard treatment. This is a huge plus!

What exactly does root canal treatment under the microscope in the UK involve? As for the dentist's work itself, it is no different to standard endodontic treatment. The dentist cleans the chamber and canals of the tooth of micro-organisms, toxins and pus that have accumulated during inflammation.

However, dental canals are actually a whole system of - They join together, have irregular shapes, form branches, etc. Sometimes, for anatomical reasons, the dentist is unable to see additional branches and canals. Therefore, the microscope is often even necessary for the treatment to be carried out properly. The accurate image, allows the dentist to reach places that would not be visible to the "naked eye".

Today, root canal treatment under the microscope is considered to be the most accurate method available to dentistry in the field of endodontics. It makes it possible to save a tooth that would have been doomed to extraction or, if untreated, would have caused serious conditions in the body. Which ones? You can read more about this in our article "Decayed teeth a danger to the health of the whole body".

How much does root canal treatment under the microscope cost?

Our practice offers root canal treatment under the microscope from £320.

It is also worth adding that all treatments from £350 can be spread over attractive, interest-free instalments. Read our article for more information: "Teeth on credit: dental treatment on hire purchase". Our instalment system is 100% secure and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA number 619628).

If you have any further questions - please feel free to contact us, and if you are struggling with dental problems we invite you to visit us. Starting treatment earlier will save you time, pain and money.

And if you are interested in the use of the microscope and beyond in dentistry we recommend our text "Teeth under the microscope - modern technology in dentistry".