Modern root canal treatment is the best way to save a badly decayed or infected tooth — and with today's anaesthetics and techniques, it's typically no more uncomfortable than having a filling. Trusted, experienced endodontic care from your dentist in Forest Hill.
Modern root canal treatment is the best way to save a badly decayed or infected tooth — and with today's anaesthetics and techniques, it's typically no more uncomfortable than having a filling. Trusted, experienced endodontic care from your dentist in Forest Hill.
1Why might I need root canal treatment?
The pulp at the centre of a tooth contains nerves and blood vessels. When deep decay, repeated dental work or trauma allows bacteria to reach the pulp, the resulting infection can be extremely painful and, left untreated, can cause an abscess.
Common signs you might need root canal treatment include:
Severe, throbbing toothache — especially at night
Sensitivity to hot and cold that lingers
Pain when biting down
Swelling around the tooth or gum
A darkening of the tooth
2What happens during treatment
We numb the tooth fully with local anaesthetic and isolate it with a rubber dam to keep the area clean and dry. Using fine instruments, we remove the infected pulp, gently shape and disinfect the root canals, then fill them with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha. The tooth is sealed and, in most cases, restored with a crown to protect it long-term.
3Aftercare and outcomes
Most patients walk out feeling significantly better than they came in. There may be some mild tenderness for a few days, easily controlled with simple painkillers. With proper restoration and good oral hygiene, a root-treated tooth can last a lifetime.
Your treatment journey
From first call to final reveal — your root canal treatment journey
1
Diagnosis
We examine the tooth, test its vitality and take X-rays to see the root structure.
2
Numb & isolate
Local anaesthetic and a rubber dam keep the area completely numb and clean.
3
Clean & shape
We remove the infected pulp and gently disinfect each root canal.
4
Seal & restore
The canals are sealed and the tooth restored — usually with a protective crown.
Your questions, answered
Everything you wanted to know about root canal
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