Endodontic Treatment
Expert Dentists in Mitcham Dedicated to Preserving Your Natural Teeth
Root canal therapy is the most effective way to preserve your natural tooth, preventing the need for extraction and helping you maintain full dental function.
Save Your Natural Tooth
Root canal treatment provides relief from persistent pain, sensitivity, and swelling caused by infected or damaged tooth pulp, bringing immediate comfort.
Relieve Pain and Discomfort
Treating an infected tooth promptly prevents the infection from spreading to surrounding bone and tissue, reducing the risk of abscesses and more serious health complications.
Prevent Infection Spread
Our team delivers professional, gentle care at every step of the root canal process, ensuring your comfort and supporting the long-term health of your tooth.
Expert, Gentle Care
Why Is Root Canal Treatment Important?
At Whitehorse Smile Care, we understand how crucial it is to preserve your natural teeth, and sometimes this means undergoing a root canal treatment (endodontic therapy). Root canal treatment is necessary when the dental pulp inside the tooth becomes damaged or infected, often due to deep decay, trauma, or extensive dental restorations. When left untreated, infection can spread to the surrounding bone and tissue, leading to abscesses or potentially more severe health complications.
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The purpose of a root canal treatment is to save a tooth that would otherwise need extraction. Retaining your natural tooth is crucial because no replacement is as functional as your own tooth. Additionally, treating the infection prevents it from spreading, protecting your overall oral health.
Signs of an infected tooth
Common symptoms that may be experienced include:
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Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods
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Pain when biting or pressure is applied
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Persistent or severe toothache
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Swelling or tenderness in nearby gums
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Bad taste in the mouth
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However, some teeth may show no symptoms but still require treatment.
What Does Root Canal Treatment Involve?
Root canal therapy typically takes place over three appointments. During the first visit, our dentists remove the damaged or infected nerves inside the tooth, thoroughly clean and shape the root canals, and may place medication to treat any infection. Once the infection has healed, the canals are filled and sealed with a special root canal filling to prevent reinfection. To restore and protect the tooth long-term, a core build-up may be recommended for added support, followed by a crown. This process helps save your natural tooth and alleviates discomfort caused by the infection.