If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, heightened sensitivity, or swelling, the internal pulp (nerve tissue) of your tooth may be infected or inflamed. Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics) is a common, highly successful procedure used to save your natural tooth, relieve your pain, and prevent the need for extraction.
At Wallan Dental, we utilize modern techniques and gentle care to ensure your root canal therapy is comfortable and effective. Saving your natural tooth is always the best option for maintaining proper biting function and stability in your mouth.
Root canal treatment is necessary when the soft tissue (pulp) inside the tooth’s canal becomes infected or inflamed, often due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, or a crack/chip in the tooth. The procedure involves:
We use digital X-rays to accurately locate the infection and determine the necessary course of action.
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The area is numbed with local anesthesia. For anxious patients, we offer Sedation options to ensure you feel completely relaxed.
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A small opening is made in the top of the tooth. Using precision tools, the dentist cleans, shapes, and disinfects the root canal system.
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The canals are permanently sealed. The final step is placing a filling and discussing the need for a protective Porcelain Crown to finalize the restoration.
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Find additional restorative treatments that repair damaged teeth, restore function, and help you achieve a comfortable, fully functional smile.
Discreet, tooth-coloured restorations used to repair teeth damaged by decay or minor chips, bonding seamlessly with your natural tooth structure.
Safe removal of old silver (amalgam) fillings and replacement with modern, aesthetically superior, and durable white composite material.
Indirect restorations used when a filling is too large for a standard composite but a full crown is not needed, preserving more of your natural tooth structure.
Comfortable removal of teeth that are too damaged by decay or trauma to be saved, performed gently and efficiently.
Utilising advanced dental lasers as a precise tool for certain restorative procedures, often resulting in quicker healing and increased patient comfort.
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No. The pain you feel comes from the infection itself. Root canal treatment eliminates the source of the pain. With modern anesthesia and sedation, the procedure itself is no more uncomfortable than getting a routine filling.
No. The pain you feel comes from the infection itself. Root canal treatment eliminates the source of the pain. With modern anesthesia and sedation, the procedure itself is no more uncomfortable than getting a routine filling.
A root canal can take one to three appointments, depending on the severity of the infection and the complexity of the root canal system. We often complete the cleaning phase in the first visit to provide immediate relief.
A root canal can take one to three appointments, depending on the severity of the infection and the complexity of the root canal system. We often complete the cleaning phase in the first visit to provide immediate relief.
The success rate is generally very high, often over 90%, when the procedure is followed by placing a protective crown. This is why we stress the importance of the final restoration.
The success rate is generally very high, often over 90%, when the procedure is followed by placing a protective crown. This is why we stress the importance of the final restoration.
Yes, in most cases. A tooth that has had a root canal becomes brittle. A Porcelain Crown is essential to cover the tooth, prevent fracturing, and ensure the long-term success and stability of the tooth.
Yes, in most cases. A tooth that has had a root canal becomes brittle. A Porcelain Crown is essential to cover the tooth, prevent fracturing, and ensure the long-term success and stability of the tooth.
Common signs include severe pain when chewing, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, darkening of the tooth, and swelling or tenderness in the nearby gums.
Common signs include severe pain when chewing, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, darkening of the tooth, and swelling or tenderness in the nearby gums.
Exam, Clean, Fluoride treatment, and X-rays.
