Root Canal Treatment and Endodontics in Maitland
Root canal treatment means there is no need to lose your troubled tooth! Root canal therapy is a common and safe procedure. This treatment may be recommended if there has been trauma or decay. As a result, the nerve of the tooth may be affected. Prior to treatment the tooth often causes severe pain. Additionally increased sensitivity to temperature and pressure may occur.
At Lorn Family & Cosmetic Dentistry , we ensure that you are treated on the day of the appointment. We ensure the procedure is pain-free, utilising the latest techniques in anaesthetic and/or sedation if need be.
There is no real substitute for your own tooth. It is far more efficient in chewing and biting than a fake tooth.
Root canal therapy is a great treatment and has a very high success rate. The treatment can take anywhere between one to three visits to complete. Commonly this includes placing a crown to improve the appearance and strength of the tooth.
Signs you may need a root canal treatment:
- Severe pain and sensitivity
- Extreme discomfort during biting that doesn’t disappear
- Discomfort when eating hot and cold foods
- Trauma/damage affecting the nerve inside the tooth
- Tooth discolouration
- Pressure and touching causes pain
What to expect with a root canal treatment?
- The dentist cleans thoroughly the infected tooth from the middle and into the roots.
- The dentist flushes the infected pulp with a disinfectant solution and the root canal is dressed with an antibacterial dressing.
- The tooth is filled and the pulp sealed together with the root canals to protect the tooth from being re-infected.
- After the root canal treatment, the dentist may recommend strengthening the tooth with a cap or crown. This is to protect the tooth from any fractures which could allow bacteria to re-enter and infect the tooth.
Our Lorn dental practice utilises the latest in rotary endodontic technologies improving comfort and success, whilst you lie back and enjoy your favourite movie.