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Root Canal Therapy at Brunswick Dental Clinic: Saving Your Natural Teeth
Don’t lose your smile to a painful tooth infection. Brunswick Dental Clinic provides expert root canal therapy to relieve pain and preserve your natural teeth.
What is Root Canal Therapy?
A root canal treatment is a treatment option for a severely damaged tooth. If the nerve of a tooth has been compromised due to bacteria or other causes, a root canal treatment can be performed in attempt to save the tooth.
Root canal treatment involves several visits to be completed, which involves removing the infected nerves and blood supplies, and fill the space with appropriate medication to prevent re-infection. During the procedure, we try to minimise your discomfort new technique and sufficient anesthesia. It takes time and patience, but we try to make sure that your tooth can be saved and will stay for a longer time.
Recent studies have shown that under the right conditions and with good maintenance, root canal treatment can have as a 93% success rate over 10 years.
Our 3 stage Root Canal Procedure:
Access and Cleaning
The decay is removed and the infected canals are cleaned and dressed with antibacterial medication, so as to drain any infection. A temporary filling is placed on the tooth. It can last up to four weeks. This first stage will take approximately 45 minutes.
Filling and Sealing
The root canals are re-cleaned, enlarged and shaped for a root filling later. Depending on the complexity of the case, this stage may take approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. Depending on the extend of remaining infection, this stage may have to be repeated.
Restoration
The prepared root canals will be filled to prevent re-infection. This is the last stage of the root canal treatment and a definitive and stronger filling will be placed. Depending on the extent of remaining tooth structure, a crown may be recommended for a higher survival rate of the tooth.
When Do You Need Root Canal Therapy?
You may need root canal therapy if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Severe tooth pain, especially when chewing or applying pressure.
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures.
- Darkening of the gums or tooth.
- Swelling and tenderness in the gums.
- A persistent pimple or bump on the gums.
- A cracked or chipped tooth.
Aftercare
Following your root canal therapy, you may experience some mild discomfort for a few days. We will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing and minimise discomfort.
Book Your Appointment Today!
Don’t let tooth pain affect your quality of life. Contact Brunswick Dental Clinic today to schedule a consultation and learn more about root canal therapy.
