Root Canal Treatment Belconnen
Are you dealing with a severe toothache that just won’t go away? A deep cavity or infection might be the cause. In such cases, it could be time to consider a root canal to effectively address the problem and preserve the tooth. Schedule your root canal treatment consultation today.
What is Root Canal Treatment?
How to Know If You Require a Root Canal Treatment.
There are several signs indicating that a root canal may be necessary. If you experience any of these, please consult a dental professional.
Chronic Tooth Pain
If sharp or throbbing pain persists in any tooth or in the surrounding area, this is often a sign of an infection that requires a root canal.
Heightened Sensitivity
Increased sensitivity to cold or warm liquids or solid foods contacting your teeth can be an indication of issues in your tooth structure— including a crack or a cavity — which may require a root canal treatment to remove the damaged tissue and relieve the pain
Gum Swelling and Tenderness
If you notice swelling or tenderness in the gums near a particular tooth, it could be an indication of inflammation linked to gum disease or an abscess.
Tooth Discolouration
A tooth that appears darker than its surrounding teeth or has unusual stains may be signalling that there are deeper issues at play, such as decay or a dead nerve. Discolouration can range in shades of brown, black, or grey.
The Root Canal Treatment Procedure
At our Belconnen dental practice, we are committed to offering thorough root canal treatments aimed at restoring your oral health.
- Step 1: Creating an Opening for Treatment
Our dentists start the procedure by drilling a small opening in the crown of the tooth to have access to an infected pulp. This is a necessary step to treat compromised pulp tissues in order to obtain a path to the canals to treat effectively. - Step 2: Removal of Infected Tissue and Cleaning of Canals
Using specialized instruments, our Belconnen dentists carefully remove the infected pulp, nerves, and blood vessels. - Step 3: Filling the Canals with a Permanent Material
While our team uses a plugger tool to compress the material, a biocompatible material called gutta-percha is placed into the empty root canals, ensuring a tight seal that prevents bacteria from re-entering the canals. - Step 4: Sealing the Tooth with a Filling and Post Placement if Needed
Next, our dentists seal the opening in the tooth to stabalise it with a permanent filling. If the tooth requires additional support, a metal or fiber post may be inserted. - Step 5: Placing and Cementing a Custom Dental Crown
To finish, a custom-made dental crown on the treated tooth is placed; while our experienced dentists secure it with dental cement. Consequently, the tooth can function just like a natural tooth.
At our practice, we are committed to ensuring your comfort and the effectiveness of your treatment. Trust us to restore your dental health and give you back your smile!
Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
- Pain Relief: Root canal treatment can effectively alleviate toothaches and eliminate the source of infection present in the tooth.
- Improved Function: By addressing the root issues, you can eat and chew normally without pain, which greatly improves your quality of life.
- Preservation of the Natural Tooth: Preserving the natural tooth is always preferable to taking preventive treatments. As in most dental treatments, root canal treatment is also facilitating to keep your original tooth intact in order to have overall dental health.
