Root Canal Treatment
End your tooth pain for good.
What is a root canal?
When holes or cracks progress, they can reach “the nerve”. The nerve is located in the centre of a tooth and acts as the heart of the tooth, where the nerves and vessels exist. When this nerve becomes inflamed or infected, it can cause pain or irreversible damage that requires attention. “Root canal” is the process of cleaning and filling the nerve so that it no longer poses problems.
When is a root canal needed?
We’ll recommend a root canal when signs or symptoms indicate that the nerve inside your teeth can heal only with this treatment. When no other treatment is effective, a root canal is the most proven way to alleviate your pain and/or address an infection within a tooth.
What symptoms could be expected before a root canal is required?
Occasionally no symptoms at all
Throbbing or dull toothache
Prolonged sensitivity to cold and heat
Tenderness or pain when chewing
Tooth discolouration
Bad breath
Bad taste in your mouth
What can be expected during a root canal appointment?
Generally 2 or 3 appointment are required to adequately complete a root canal to a high standard. The tooth will be numb before any procedure and therefore these appointments are usually pain free. Our dentists use the latest root canal technology throughout this process which have been shown to achieve the best results.
Reach out to the experts at Premier Dental Group to see if a root canal can help you.