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Root Canal Therapy

Root Canal Treatment

Endodontic therapy or root canal treatment is a sequence of treatment for the infected pulp of a tooth, which results in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion.

 

Performed well, root fillings can often be the difference between loosing or keeping a tooth.

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What is Root Canal Treatment?

If you have an infection in your body your immune system, transported in your blood, will be drawn to the area where bacteria that have caused the infection can be destroyed and removed. The unique problem with infections of the root canals is that the blood vessels supplying the pulpal tissues have died. Therefore as there is no blood supply into the root canal there is also no immune system. This then allows a comfortable place for bacteria to reside safe from the bodies’ immune system that is trying to remove them.

 

By having the root canal treatment this is effectively doing your bodies’ work for you, as it cleans out all of the bacteria preventing any more coming in. This allows the body to then heal the tissues surrounding the tooth that have been damaged by the inflammation caused by the infection.

Why Choose Root Canal Treatment?

  • We accept referrals for complex root canal treatment

  • We help you keep as many natural teeth as possible

  • We always take our time to ensure minimal discomfort

  • We are highly experienced with dealing with anxious and nervous patients

  • We produce a clear written treatment plan, including all costs

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Contact us today to book your no obligation consultation. 

Our Endodontist at Hay-on-Wye Dental Centre

Simon Hegarty – GDC : 81511

Dentist: Special Interest in Endodontics

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Simon graduated from University of Wales College of Medicine in 2002, completing his vocational training in Newbridge. He then moved to Ireland and spent 5 years in private practice before returning to work in South Wales and Bristol. He has a wealth of experience in providing both NHS and private practice over the past 20 years, however he is now focused on a special interest in root canal treatments and entering his final year at the University of Plymouth to complete his masters degree in Endodontics. Simon is a Clinical Advisor with the General Dental Council who thoroughly enjoy’s working in dentistry and providing root canal treatments to his patients.

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Simon currently lives in Cardiff with his wife and three children who he absolutely loves to spend time with, enjoys a bit of rugby and also visiting the coast when he can.

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Simon accepts private referrals for:

• Complex primary treatment

• Re-treatment

• Instrument/post removal

• Management of trauma/perforation repair.

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