General Treatments in Lincoln

Root canal therapy involves the following:

1. First, an X-ray can show the number and shape of the root canals, and also signs of infection in the surrounding bone. Teeth can have a number of roots and some roots are easier to fill than others, because of their shape.
2. Local anaesthetic will be administered to ensure no discomfort is felt during treatment.
3. The root canal system will be thoroughly cleaned out to remove all infection and pulp.
4. The dentist fills the root canal(s). A filling is then placed in the remaining cavity in the top of the tooth. Or, if necessary, a crown can be placed on top of the tooth, supported by a post placed inside the filled root canal.
5. The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled.
6. Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure and most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits.

Here are some of the steps an emergency dental appointment will cover:

1. A thorough examination of the injured area will be undertaken. This may include dental x-rays to determine the extent of the damage.
2. Depending on the severity of the pain, the area will be numbed with local anaesthetic.
3. The injured area will be sterilised to reduce the risk of infection.
4. The damaged teeth will be restored temporarily or permanently, depending on the case.
5. In severe cases the affected tooth may require extraction and implant treatment will be discussed.

If you require emergency dental treatment, you should ask to see a dentist as soon as possible. At our practice we offer appointments for all dental emergencies from toothache to lost or broken crowns, chipped teeth and fillings to abscesses, trauma, avulsed teeth and facial swelling. We can take care of your injuries to ensure you heal quicker and more effectively, ensuring that you avoid additional dental problems and complications in the future.

Treatment can include the following:

1. Impressions of your teeth are taken to create a customised plastic appliance that fits over your teeth and is worn at night.
2. When the device is worn, your teeth are in a position where your facial muscles are relaxed, preventing grinding and taking the pressure off your TMJ.
3. The device also protects the teeth, preventing them from becoming worn down by grinding.
4. Depending on the origin and severity of your problem, you may need orthodontic treatment or maxillofacial surgery. Other solutions may include replacing missing teeth or adjusting any ill-fitting bridgework that you may have. The most important thing to do is to see your dentist as soon as possible so that your problem does not become worse over time and require more drastic measures to correct.

Tooth extractions typically involve the following:

1. Before the procedure you may require an x-ray of your teeth.
2. Depending on your particular case and the severity of your problem, you may be given a local anaesthetic and offered sedation if you are anxious. XLA's are always done under LA and if a patient is anxious we offer IV sedation.
3. Dentists have the right equipment and sterile environment to extract teeth with the utmost care and your recovery can be surprisingly quick.
4. In the case of wisdom tooth extractions, you may have some swelling after the procedure and discomfort that can be eased with over-the-counter painkillers. In cases of advanced gum disease or periodontitis, antibiotics will be prescribed to reduce the risk of further infection.

After treatment, your dentist will give you advice on:

1. How to look after the space where the tooth was while it is healing
2. Which painkillers are suitable to use so you are not in any discomfort when the anaesthetic wears off
3. How to contact the practice if there are any problems.