Root Canal
Root Canal Treatment will remove pain and sensitivity by removing bacterial infection from inside the tooth.
Root Canal Treatment is an important treatment for times when a tooth has sustained deep damage which has effected the inside of a tooth, resulting in a bacterial infection.
Root Canal Treatments (Endodontic Therapy) treat pathology inside a tooth (also called the pulp). A common cause of Root Canal Disorders are Dental Decay or Tooth Cracks that spread into the nerve area of the tooth. We believe in saving teeth (instead of removing them) where the tooth remains strong enough for long-term success.
Your Dentist will make every effort to help you keep your natural teeth for a lifetime.
When Is Root Canal Treatment Required?
Root Canal Treatments are used to fix:
- Severe Tooth Sensitivity
- Tooth Ache
- Damage to the Nerve of a Tooth
- Biting Discomfort in a tooth
- Deep decay or fillings which go into the Root Canal inside a tooth
- Cracks which go into the Root Canal inside a tooth
- Trauma to a tooth effecting the nerve inside a tooth
What Is Involved In Root Canal Treatment?
The tooth is numbed and any fillings, decay or cracks are removed to get access to the root canal inside the tooth. The nerve is cleaned from inside the root canal and a root canal antibiotic is placed for a one week period. Following this, the final root canal filling is placed during the second appointment and the top of the tooth is sealed with a Crown or Filling.
At Smile Artistry™ our Dentists have undertaken advanced training in the latest endodontic techniques. We use the latest in endodontic instrumentation, with the use of K3 rotary nickel titanium instrumentation. The latest of equipment together with our highly skilled Dentists contribute to a painless and comfortable experience for our patients.
Treatment required: Local Anaesthetic, Drilling, Cleaning and shaping of canal, disinfecting, antibiotics, temporary, flushing canals, final root filling placement
Number of Appointments: Two
Subsequent Treatment: Crown on tooth
Typical Treatment Plan includes:
Visit One: Removal of Nerve, shaping of canal and placement of antibiotics
Visit Two: Placement of final Root Filling
Treatment time: 1-2 weeks
Follow-up required: Crown, 12 monthly review with x-ray, Regular Check-ups, bite adjustment, Cleaning of teeth and gums six monthly
Who Performs Root Canal Treatment?
Aftercare Information
After your first root canal visit when the nerve is removed, you should feel some mild discomfort for 24-48 hours when chewing on the tooth. The discomfort is not significant and does not require pain relief. This discomfort is due to the anti-bacterial actions of the medication placed inside the tooth. You should no longer feel any toothache or tooth sensitivity. After your second visit there should be minimal or no discomfort.
Your Brisbane Smiles® Dentist will recommend whether a crown, onlay or filling is placed on the tooth following its root canal treatment. It is usual that to seal the tooth effectively, a crown is placed on the tooth, and to get the best results this is best done within 30 days of completion of the root canal treatment.
Root Canal Consultation Brisbane
If you require Root Canal Treatment, Brisbane Smiles will provide you with the #1 patient experience and exceptional care. Throughout your Root Canal treatment, you may have questions or concerns not covered here. At Brisbane Smiles® we will make every effort to ensure your comfort during Root Canal treatment. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Our goal at Brisbane Smiles® is to help you preserve your natural teeth for a lifetime, so you can smile with confidence.
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Any invasive or surgical procedure has risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. No dental treatment is suitable for each and every patient. Dentists will only provide care which is suitable to the individual. Patients of Brisbane Smiles must complete examination and consultation appointments to deem suitability for procedures and full informed consent be given by the patient. Photos shown on this website are actual patients. Photos are for general purposes and individual results will vary.