Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is a treatment that can save a tooth whose nerve has been damaged. Damage can occur either through decay, infection, cracking, wear and tear or other causes. People in need of root canal therapy can display a range of symptoms, including: 

• Pain on chewing or clenching teeth 

• Tooth sensitivity to hot or cold

• Change in colour of the tooth

• Swollen, tender gums

• Loosening of the tooth

• Persistent, reoccurring toothache 

But, sometimes people experience few symptoms at all. That's why the tooth will need testing by a dentist to see if the inflammation is reversible or not. 

For people requiring root canal therapy, the treatment involves: 

• Removing the infected nerve via a small hole made in the tooth 

• Cleaning, disinfecting and filling of the space (root canal) left behind by the root's removal

• Final sealing of the tooth entry hole with a simple filling  

We often recommend crowning the tooth following root canal therapy, as a way of protecting it in the long term.

With a range of pain management options available, root canal therapy need not be painful. Our highly-trained dental practitioners and support staff are here to make you feel at ease with your treatment. They will explain to you what to expect and answer any of your questions or concerns, using easy to understand language.

For further information about root canal therapy or to arrange a consultation, please call (07) 5513 0900 or email us.