Root canal treatment

We remove the inflamed nerve and thoroughly clean the root canals. Then we fill and close the tooth so that it is preserved and functions painlessly.

A root canal treatment is necessary when the nerve tissue (pulp) in a tooth is inflamed or has died. This inflammation can be caused by, for example, a deep cavity, a leaking filling, or trauma.

A root canal treatment removes the inflammation and allows the tooth to be preserved.

When is a root canal treatment necessary?

An inflammation of the root canal does not heal on its own and can spread to the jawbone.

Symptoms may include:

• Prolonged pain with heat or cold

• Spontaneous pain or nocturnal pain

• Pain when chewing or biting

Sometimes an inflammation causes no symptoms and is discovered on an X-ray.

The treatments in brief

During the treatment:

• The tooth is locally anesthetized

• The inflamed or dead tissue is removed

• The root canals are carefully cleaned and filled

• The tooth is sealed with a filling or, if necessary, a crown

The treatment is generally well tolerated. Temporary post-operative pain may occur afterwards.

Retreatment

In some cases, an inflammation does not heal completely or the symptoms return.

A retreatment of the root canal may then be necessary to preserve the tooth after all.

Costs and reimbursement

The costs of a root canal treatment depend on the number of root canals and the complexity of the treatment.

The rates are set nationally by the Dutch Healthcare Authority.

A root canal treatment is not reimbursed from the basic insurance. With supplementary dental insurance, the costs are often (partially) reimbursed.

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Do you have pain or suspect an inflammation?

Feel free to contact us for an assessment and appropriate treatment.