Understanding the treatment
I’m sure you’ll be happy to hear though, that root canal treatment with today’s technology is not unlike getting a filling for some and can generally be completed in only a couple of sittings.
To understand root canal treatment you should first understand that there are four parts of every tooth:
Root canal treatment becomes necessary when the dental pulp is infected. The cause of the damage can be due to:
After these steps are followed, if the tooth is infection free it will be sealed with a long-lasting rubber and covered with a filling. where the damage is beyond a filling, the dental professional will likely recommend to cap the tooth with a crown in order to strengthen the tooth structure.
This step might need a few more appointments though depending if the root canal is free of infection, but your Family Dental Clinic – West End dentist will explain all this and more about your root canal treatment once you’ve given us a call and booked in your appointment with us.
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You might need a root canal if you’re experiencing a severe toothache, heightened sensitivity to hot or cold, swollen gums or the presence of a gum abscess, tooth discolouration, prolonged pain after exposure to temperature or pressure, or if dental X-rays reveal signs of pulp damage or infection. These symptoms suggest potential issues with the innermost part of your tooth, the pulp, and a root canal procedure may be recommended by your dentist to treat and save the affected tooth, preventing the need for extraction and addressing the underlying problem. Consulting with a dentist is crucial if you experience any of these signs to determine the appropriate course of action for maintaining your oral health.
If an infected tooth is left untreated, it can lead to a range of serious complications, including the spread of infection to surrounding tissues, abscess formation, bone loss, tooth loss, sinus infections, systemic health risks, chronic pain, and the need for more extensive and costly treatments. The infection can impact overall health by compromising the immune system and might even lead to emergency situations. Seeking timely dental care is crucial to prevent these potential consequences and to address the infection before it escalates into more severe and challenging conditions.
A root canal procedure is a dental treatment used to save a severely damaged or infected tooth. Here’s a concise overview of what it entails:
Root canals save teeth and relieve pain caused by infection or damage. Consult your dentist for personalised advice.
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Convenient parking is made available for our patients in the ground floor courtyard of the building. Please drive through the precinct building main entry gates at Browning street and immediately to your right as you enter the courtyard you will see the visitors parking section which includes a disabled parking Bay.
On rare occasions where all visitor carpark bays are full, there is ample street metered parking outside the surgery on Browning and Russel Street. These meters cater for long multi hour parking. There is also a secure underground carpark at the adjacent building, Precinct 2 , next to the “Melbourne Hotel”.