Root Canal Treatment in Springwood
While nobody likes to hear that they need a root canal, fortunately, this treatment isn’t the scary or painful procedure that was performed in years past. So what exactly is it? If you have a large cavity in your teeth, root canal treatment (RCT) at 32 Dental Lane is the treatment of choice to get out of pain and preserve your natural teeth. A root canal removes infected tissue from the tooth’s roots beneath the gums. This is done to:
- Save the part of the tooth above the gums
- Minimise the risk of further damage
- Prevent tooth loss entirely, requiring more extensive and costly treatment
What to Expect
At your first visit, we will have you complete some paperwork, including your medical history. It’s important to understand that root canals are only done for patients with pain in their teeth. If you present with a sore tooth or a large cavity, we will take an X-ray to confirm that a root canal is needed. We then always discuss the procedure, treatment options, and cost.
If you decide to proceed with RCT, we apply a numbing agent that you are comfortable with; we then put something in your mouth called a rubber dam, which is used to isolate the tooth. Next, we clean the cavity out, remove the nerve, and dress the tooth up. In most cases, root canals are done in two appointments.
Sometimes, when there’s trauma (e.g., a broken tooth), root canals can be completed in a single visit. But in the majority of the cases, it is usually two appointments. Those are usually spaced at six to eight-week intervals.
We then put a filling on the tooth at the second visit so you can use that tooth as normal and enjoy eating what you like. Please allow between 45 minutes to an hour for this appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. Before moving forward, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from an appropriately licensed medical professional.
