Root Canal Treatment

Root canals have received a bad reputation in the past because they’re often associated with the pain caused by infection. However, root canal treatment actually alleviates pain.

Here’s what happens when you get a root canal at Mountain Dental Care:

• Diagnosis — Our dentists start with a thorough exam to determine the right treatment for your needs.
• Anaesthetic — Next, we’ll administer a general anaesthetic, which will numb the area around the infected tooth and eliminate pain.
• Tissue Removal — Then, they carefully remove the infected tissues from your tooth and thoroughly clean it to ensure it’s infection-free.
• Sealing — After ensuring your tooth is infection-free, we will seal it temporarily to protect it and allow it time to heal.
• Restoration — Once your tooth is completely healed, we will restore it with a permanent filling or crown to strengthen the treated tooth.

Several signs can indicate your tooth is infected.

• Toothache — Severe pain that doesn’t go away with over-the-counter medication like ibuprofen.
• Blister — A white blister or pimple around the infected tooth.
• Discolouration — Darkening or discolouration of your tooth.
• Sensitivity — Tooth sensitivity to biting, chewing, or temperature.
• Bad taste — A foul taste or odour from your tooth.

Don’t wait to contact your Tamborine Mountain dentist if you notice these signs or symptoms.

Your team at Mountain Dental Care goes above and beyond to ensure your comfort during root canal treatment and any dental procedure we perform.

Our dentists are highly skilled and gentle, and we use the best dental anaesthetics to ensure you don’t feel a thing during treatments like root canal therapy.

If you or a loved one is experiencing severe tooth pain from a possible infection, don’t hesitate to contact our team for prompt care and practical solutions.