Root Canal Treatment in White Hills

The words "root canal" strike fear in most people; they conjure images of the lengthy, painful procedure you’ll have to endure. You can’t imagine sitting through this terrible dental experience, right? Well, the truth is that root canal treatment from Whitehills Dental Practice can transform your fear into relief.

With our advanced technology and gentle approach, we can alleviate your dental pain and try to save your tooth from extraction.

What Is a Root Canal?

Part of the root canal’s bad reputation stems from a misunderstanding about what the procedure entails. Your “root canals” run through the roots of your teeth; they connect the nerves inside your teeth to your body’s nervous system.

Your teeth are made up of several layers; the outside of your tooth is called the enamel. Under the enamel is the dentin, and the innermost layer is the pulp. When bacteria enter the deeper parts of your tooth, it can get infected, causing pain, sensitivity and swelling.

A root canal removes the infection to keep it from spreading and can save your tooth from extraction. The procedure eliminates the pain; it doesn’t cause pain!

When you arrive at our dental clinic for your root canal treatment, here’s what you can expect:

1. We’ll take x-rays of the affected tooth to plan treatment.
2. We’ll apply a local anaesthetic to completely numb the area.
3. We’ll make a small hole in your tooth to access the infection.
4. We’ll remove the infected pulp before disinfecting the area.
5. We’ll place a rubbery substance, gutta-percha, in the space and place a temporary filling on top of that.
6. To restore your tooth’s function and appearance, a dental crown is added to complete the procedure.

If you live in White Hills, Bendigo, Huntly or Epsom and are experiencing dental pain, it’s your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. Dental infections don’t typically go away on their own, so we urge you to contact our dental clinic for an emergency appointment.

Our experienced dental team will alleviate your discomfort and try to save your tooth with gentle root canal treatment.