Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is a vital restorative procedure designed to save a natural tooth that has become severely infected or decayed. While often misunderstood, modern techniques and anaesthetics can make the process as routine and comfortable as receiving a standard filling.
Why You Might Need a Root Canal
When the vital inner tissue of your tooth, called the pulp or nerve, becomes inflamed or infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures with deeper fillings or a crack, it can cause significant discomfort, such as:
Persistent Pain: Sharp or throbbing pain, especially when biting or chewing.
Temperature Sensitivity: Lingering pain after eating hot or cold foods.
Swollen Gums: Tenderness and swelling of the gums near the tooth.
Tooth Discoloration: A darkening of the tooth caused by internal nerve damage.
The Benefits of Saving Your Natural Tooth Rather Than Extraction:
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Natural Function: You maintain your natural biting force and chewing efficiency of your actual tooth rather than no tooth or prosthetic replacement, such as dentures and implants.
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Prevents Shifting: Keeping the tooth prevents adjacent and opposing teeth from drifting out of alignment, which may result in difficulty eating and jaw joint dysfunction in the long term.
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Cost-Effective: While a root canal treated tooth may require a crown, it is often considerably more affordable than extraction and replacement with a bridge or dental implant.
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Dickson, ACT, 2602
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We'd love to hear from you!
Book an Appointment
Phone Number
Email Address
We'd love to hear from you!
Book an Appointment
Phone Number
(02) 6247 9799
Email Address
reception@dicksonmoderndental.com.au
Location
Shop 3, 4-20 Dickson Place
Dickson, ACT, 2602
(Near Woolworths, beside Capital Chemist)