Treatment for infection within the tooth
To prevent or reverse infection of badly damaged and decayed teeth, it may be necessary to carry out a root canal treatment. Though possessed of a fearsome reputation, the procedure is now well understood and produces excellent long lasting results with minimal discomfort.
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Tiny canals in your tooth become infected and can cause quite severe pain. The purpose of a root canal is to save a badly infected tooth. If not performed extraction of the tooth is commonly required. The infected canals are cleared then filled. It is quite common for the tooth to require a crown or a filling.
You might need a root canal if one or more of your teeth have become infected and there is severe damage to the pulp of your tooth.
Things to look out for include:
- Although simple root canals can be performed by a general dentist, more complex root canals (such as those on your rear teeth) may require a specialised Endodontist.
- Commonly a root canal treatment will require a crown as well. Be aware of this potential additional cost
- Hugh advances in root canals have been made over the last decade, so make sure your dentist is up to date
What is the procedure like?
The tooth has small canals filled with what is known as pulp: these reach right down into its root. The tooth’s canals may become infected and the pulp within them is first removed in a procedure referred to as a pulpotomy. The canals are then temporarily filled with an alkaline paste and the tooth is left to settle during which time the paste thoroughly disinfects the tooth.
A second appointment about a week afterwards is necessary to complete the procedure. The pulpotomy should remove any discomfort related to infection within the tooth. In the follow up the temporary paste is removed. The canals are filled with an inert material and the tooth should be given a protective crown to protect the work. The procedure is spread over two or more dental visits.
What affects the price?
- The dentist selected
- If a specialized endodontic is required
- The position on of the tooth
- The type of crown required (if any)
Price Comparison
Price lists should always be viewed with caution as many factors can increase or decrease the resulting price. The follow table gives some indicative costs for root canals across the world:
| $500 |
$600 |
$135 |
$105 |
$600 |
$145 |
$200 |
$180 |
| €375 |
€450 |
€100 |
€80 |
€450 |
€110 |
€150 |
€135 |
| £340 |
£410 |
£90 |
£75 |
£410 |
£100 |
£135 |
£120 |
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Krakow is one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The entire old town is designated an UNESCO world heritage site. The city has a long artistic and academic tradition. It is home of Europe's second university, founded in the 14th century. That cultural richness lives on today with a vibrant music and art scene alongside many gallerys, theatres and museums. Outside the city is the stunning countryside of southern Poland leading down to the High Tatras mountains on the border with Slovakia. Bieszczady National Park is also within easy reach, one of Europe's last refugees for bear and lynx.
Krakow is the most visited city in Poland and there are regular fights from all across Europe. As a popular tourist destination it has plenty of facilities for visitors and a wide variety of languages are spoken. Easy access makes Krakow one of our most desirable dental travel destinations. Many dentists in Krakow will have studied in the prestigious Jagiellonian or Medical Universities and both are centres for the compulsory continuing education that Polish dentists must undertake to maintain their right to practice dentistry.
Travel information
Kraków airport (John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice) is 11 km west of the city.
Krakow is available by air from many cities in the UK and Ireland in approximately 2-3 hours.
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