Forget the myths. A modern root canal is a comfortable, pain-relieving procedure designed to eliminate infection and prevent the need for an extraction.
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or has become infected. The procedure is necessary when the soft tissue inside your tooth, known as the pulp (which contains nerves and blood vessels), becomes inflamed or infected.
The goal of a root canal is simple and powerful: to remove the source of the pain and infection, and save your natural tooth. The alternative is often extraction, which can lead to more complex and expensive treatments down the road.
While only a dentist can diagnose the need for a root canal, common symptoms include:
Our priority is your comfort. We use modern techniques and effective anaesthesia to ensure a smooth process.
After confirming the need for treatment with an X-ray, we will thoroughly numb the area with local anaesthetic. We will not proceed until you are completely comfortable and feel nothing.
The dentist creates a small opening in the tooth to access the infected pulp. The diseased pulp is carefully removed, and the inner canals of the tooth are cleaned and disinfected.
The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible, rubber-like material called gutta-percha and then sealed to prevent re-infection.
The procedure is completed by placing a filling or, more commonly, a dental crown on the tooth. A crown protects the treated tooth and restores its full function.
We see root canals for what they are: a solution to severe pain.
Our experienced dentists use advanced tools to make the procedure efficient and comfortable.
We believe in saving natural teeth whenever possible, and a root canal is one of the best ways to do that.
No. This is the most common myth in dentistry. The procedure itself is not painful because of the effective anaesthesia. The severe pain people associate with root canals is actually the pain from the infection before the treatment. The root canal procedure is what relieves that pain.
Saving your natural tooth is almost always the best option. Pulling a tooth can cause surrounding teeth to shift, affect your bite, and lead to bone loss. A root canal allows you to keep your tooth, which is better for your long-term oral health.
Your tooth will be pain-free. It may be a little sensitive for a few days, but this is easily managed. You will need to return for a permanent crown to be placed, which will protect the tooth and allow you to chew on it normally
You don’t have to live with severe tooth pain. Contact Roperb Dental for an urgent evaluation. Our gentle root canal treatment can provide the relief you need.
