(RCT) or endodontic treatment is the procedure dentists use to treat infected teeth or teeth which have died. It involves removing the dead or dying material and then “filling in” the root canals inside the teeth.
A tooth becomes infected when bacteria enters the nerve (pulp) of the tooth. This can occur due to:
Most commonly, you will become aware of an infected tooth due to toothache. If early infection is left untreated this can lead to a dental abscess which is a collection of pus in the bone underneath the infected tooth.
Root canal treatment is an invasive form of treatment so complications can occur during or after RCT, reducing the chance of the treatment being successful. Root canal patients may be eligible to make a claim if their dentist:
When RCT has failed, immediate action is required to prevent the infection worsening. Possible options are:
If you have had a root canal treatment and have been injured as a result, contact the expert dental negligence claim solicitors at the Dental Law Partnership today.
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