How can we help you?
We are happy to answer questions about our services and procedures. These are a selection of some common questions that patients have.
Root Canal Treatment
Many people feel anxiety at the mere mention of the words 'root canal,' but the truth is that this tooth-saving dental procedure is quite common. The only pain associated with root canal treatment in our Hampton and Fairfield VIC dental clinics is toothache that often brings people to see us in the first place.
Signs You Might Need a Root Canal:
- Toothache pain that goes from mild to unbearable in a short amount of time
- Sudden sensitivity to cold or heat on a specific tooth
- Swollen gums at the site of a sensitive tooth
- A white spot on the gums
- A tooth that is discoloured
If you are experiencing any of these signs, this could indicate that there is an infection deep within the root of the tooth, and you should call our dental surgery straight away. Putting off treatment can mean the difference between saving your tooth and ultimately losing it to extraction.
With root canal treatment, your dentist can remove the infection from the tooth root, alleviate your pain and save your tooth. The area to be treated will be fully anesthetized beforehand, so the procedure itself is painless.
If you have a bothersome tooth, we invite you to call us. We can conduct an examination to determine whether or not you need a root canal.
You have probably heard about root canal procedures and how painful they are, but we are happy to tell you that the root canal procedure itself is not an especially painful procedure for patients. Root canal therapy tends to have a bad reputation, but the reputation is unwarranted.
At Sparkle Dental Care, your comfort during your root canal is our top priority. Our empathetic team will thoroughly numb your tooth before beginning the procedure. During the treatment, you may notice some pressure, but it shouldn’t be painful.
It is also important to remember that patients who need a root canal procedure are often in significant pain before the procedure, which is why it is necessary in the first place. The root canal procedure actually works to relieve the patient’s pain instead of causing it. After the root canal procedure, the patient often experiences immediate relief, and they can also enjoy better oral health.
Do I Need a Root Canal Procedure?
A root canal may be necessary if you have a severe toothache, ongoing tooth sensitivity, swelling, or other signs of dental problems. To give you a definite answer, we would need to examine you in our Bayside dental clinic.
Dedicated Dentist in Bayside
Our knowledgeable and dedicated Sparkle Dental Care team are here to help you with your dental health needs. We are skilled in treating dental problems with root canal therapy, and we invite you to reach out to our dental clinic if you are experiencing tooth pain.