Our normal phone line is down at the moment. We have a temporary phone number - 069-62354 which we can be reached on.

COVID-19 Update

We are delighted to announce that Mullane Dental has now reopened for all aspects of dental care.

Please call us on 069 62703 or drop us an email at info@mullanedental.ie to arrange an appointment.

Safety Video

Please watch this video to learn how we provide a safe environment for staff & patients. To learn more about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe, click here.

We look forward to welcoming you back!

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Mullane Dental

Root Canal Treatment Limerick City

Exceptional Dental Care
Root Canal Treatment Limerick City / Mullane Dental Clinic / Newcastle West

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure to treat infection at the centre of a tooth (the root canal system).

Root canal treatment is also called Endodontics. The infection is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth and invade the tooth when:

  • Tooth decay occurs
  • Broken leaking fillings
  • Teeth are damaged by trauma, such as a fall

The Root Canal System

The root canal system contains the dental pulp and extends from the crown of the tooth to the end of the root. A single tooth can have more than one root canal.

The pulp is made up of soft tissue that includes nerves and blood vessels. If bacteria infect the pulp, it will begin to die. After this, the bacteria will increase in number. The bacteria and the substances they release will eventually pass out of the end of the root canal through the small hole where the blood vessels and nerves enter.

This process continues as there is nothing to stop more bacteria passing down the root canal, which causes the tissues around the end of the tooth to become red and swollen. This can cause your tooth to become painful, and in extreme circumstances, your face may become swollen (dental abscess).

Read more about root canal treatment here.

Get in touch

If you have any queries please contact us or if you would like to book a consultation please use our appointment form below.

Get in touch

If you have any queries please contact us  at the Mullane Dental Practice, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Alternatively, if you would like to book an appointment / consultation with one of our dentists, please use our appointment booking form below.