Root Canal Therapy

You’ve been told you need a root canal. You’ve heard of root canals from friends, in movies or from influencers. We know what you’re thinking.

You’ve been told you need a root canal. You’ve heard of root canals from friends, in movies or from influencers. We know what you’re thinking.

Root canal = pain.

There are many myths and misconceptions about root canals. Our gentle Emu Plains dentists can assure you that there are new technologies we utilize which ensure a pleasant, painless experience throughout the course of your root canal therapy.

Root Canal Therapy Emu Plains

What is Root Canal?

Root canal therapy is used to save a painful and infected tooth. Teeth which have had large cavities and significant damage are prone to infection.

Once infected, their tooth either needs to be extracted, or we can save it with root canal therapy. If the tooth is left untreated, the infection may spread to other teeth or other areas of the head and neck.

Our philosophy is to save your tooth, where possible, for as long as possible. There are many replacement options, but nothing as good as your own!

Will a Root Canal get rid of my pain?

When a tooth requires a root canal, in most cases there is infection and severe pain.

Once you are comfortable and 100% numb, we gently remove the infection and place medicine in the tooth which will get rid of your pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Root Canal Therapy cleans out the bacteria from an infected tooth. This procedure can save your tooth for years to come.

How do you know if you need a root canal?
A root canal is often needed if the nerve has become infected causing pain.
Does Root Canal Therapy hurt?
No, our Emu Plains Family Dental team will ensure it is a painless process.
What happens if an infected tooth is left untreated?
The infection may become severe and in some cases life threatening. The infection can also spread and affect neighboring teeth.
Can a tooth infection be cured with antibiotics?
No. The source of the infection inside the tooth needs to be addressed and antibiotics will not do this.
Please note:

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Any information that is provided is not a substitute for professional dental advice. Any advice offered or information provided is to be considered general in nature and not reliable until a full physical professional examination has been undertaken by an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Until such time you should not undertake treatment without a second opinion or without seeking further advice from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Results may vary between patients. All images used with consent.

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