Restorative Care

Root Canal Treatment

A precise, gentle procedure that saves a badly infected or damaged tooth instead of removing it.

About this treatment

What it is

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and disinfects the inner canals, and seals them to prevent further infection. It is one of the most misunderstood procedures in dentistry, and with modern anaesthesia it is generally no more uncomfortable than getting a filling.

Anyone with persistent tooth pain, especially with hot or cold foods
Patients with a tooth that has darkened or become tender to touch
People with a deep cavity that has reached the tooth's nerve
Anyone with swelling or a recurring pimple-like bump on the gum

Saves your natural tooth instead of requiring extraction
Relieves the pain caused by infection or inflammation
Stops infection from spreading to surrounding bone
Often completed in a single sitting at our clinic

Your Visit

What to expect at your visit

01
Diagnosis
An X-ray confirms the extent of infection before we begin.
02
Numbing
The tooth and surrounding area are fully numbed.
03
Cleaning
Infected tissue is removed and the canals are disinfected.
04
Sealing & crown
The tooth is sealed and, in most cases, protected with a crown.