Root Canal

Experts in the provision of root canal therapy we conduct root canal therapy using the latest technology and state of the art techniques. This ensures the root canal procedure is as painless as possible and takes a minimum time to complete. We refer to specialist Endodontists for the most complex cases such as to ensure the highest success rates. Dr William will advise you accordingly.

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In traditional dentistry, when a tooth became infected by severe decay or trauma it would need to be extracted. Root canal therapy was introduced to save an infected tooth by removing the infected tissue at the source, via a hole created in the top of the tooth by the dentist. With advancements in dental technology and techniques, our root canal treatment should cause no more discomfort than that of a regular filling! Dr William uses the latest computerised root canal devices (Morita TR ZX and Niti endodontic engine files and Schick digital x-rays) to ensure that your root canal treatment goes smoothly and almost always painlessly. We will provide you with a fixed price quotation prior to proceeding with root canal therapy.

Each tooth has three main layers; the outside enamel (which is one of the toughest materials found in the body), the middle layer called dentin, and the innermost layer which is referred to as the ‘pulp’. When a tooth is affected by decay and is left untreated, the bacteria can work its way through the enamel and dentin until it reaches the soft pulp, which results in inflammation, pain and ultimately infection. The pain may eventually go away, but the infection remains dormant, and can flare up at any future time, sometimes even requiring hospitalisation.

It is this pulp that is removed during a root canal treatment and if a substantial amount requires removal, Dr William will place a dental crown over the tooth to further protect it from future infection and to help strengthen its structure. The placement of a dental crown is the number one factor that determines success of a root canal treatment on back teeth. If you have had a root canal on a back tooth without a crown being placed, you should get a crown now.

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