Root Canal
Root Canal Treatment in Jeddah
Root canal treatment saves an infected tooth instead of extracting it, by removing the inflamed nerve, cleaning and sealing the canals, and protecting the tooth with a crown when needed.
Dr. Ghias Attar performs root canal treatment in Jeddah with 26 years of experience, using accurate imaging and modern techniques that keep the visit as comfortable as possible.
What is a root canal?
Inside every tooth is living tissue called the pulp, containing the nerve and blood vessels. When decay or a fracture reaches it, it becomes inflamed and painful, and a root canal is what saves the tooth.
The dentist removes the inflamed tissue, cleans and disinfects the canals, then fills them with a special material that prevents the inflammation from returning.
When do you need a root canal?
Common signs: pain on chewing or lingering pain to hot and cold after the trigger is gone, gum swelling around the tooth, or the tooth darkening in colour.
Sometimes there is no clear pain and it is found on imaging, which is why regular check-ups matter.
The steps of a root canal
The visit starts with local anaesthetic and isolating the tooth, then cleaning the canals and measuring their length precisely.
After cleaning and disinfection the canals are filled, and the tooth is sealed temporarily or permanently depending on the case.
A crown is usually recommended after a root canal to protect the tooth from fracture and restore its strength.
Is a root canal painful?
With modern local anaesthetic you feel no pain during the visit, and the whole point of treatment is to remove the source of pain.
There may be mild discomfort for a few days afterwards, managed with prescribed pain relief.