Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is used to save a tooth when the dental pulp inside the tooth has become inflamed, infected or severely damaged. Rather than removing the tooth, root canal treatment removes the affected tissue, cleans and disinfects the root canal system, and seals the tooth to help preserve it.
At Medina Dental Clinic, we provide root canal treatment for patients from Calista, Kwinana and surrounding areas, using modern dental technology and techniques to achieve a high standard of care.
Our goal is to relieve discomfort, treat infection and, wherever possible, preserve your natural tooth.
When Might You Need Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment may be required when the nerve and pulp inside a tooth have been damaged by deep decay, cracks, trauma or infection.
Symptoms can include:
- Persistent or severe toothache
- Sensitivity to hot or cold
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Swelling or tenderness around the tooth
- A dental abscess or infection
- Darkening or discolouration of a tooth
Sometimes there may be few or no obvious symptoms, which is why a dental examination and appropriate X-rays are important for diagnosis.
Root Canal Treatment From Start to Finish
Before treatment, your dentist will carefully examine the tooth and use appropriate dental imaging to assess the roots and surrounding structures.
During root canal treatment, the infected or damaged tissue is removed from inside the tooth. The root canals are then carefully cleaned, disinfected, shaped and sealed.
Treatment is normally performed using local anaesthetic to keep you comfortable.
The number of appointments required depends on the individual tooth and the complexity of the infection.
Modern Technology for Root Canal Treatment
At Medina Dental Clinic, we use modern dental technology and equipment to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of root canal cases.
Our approach is focused on precision and careful treatment while maintaining the highest standards of dental care.
Every case is different, and your dentist will assess the condition of your tooth before explaining the recommended treatment, expected number of appointments and whether the tooth will require a final restoration such as a dental crown.
Restoring Your Tooth With a CEREC Crown
Following root canal treatment, some teeth—particularly back teeth—may benefit from a crown to provide additional protection and restore function.
Medina Dental Clinic offers CEREC same-day crowns, allowing us to digitally design and manufacture suitable ceramic crowns at the clinic.
This technology can significantly reduce the number of visits traditionally required for crown treatment. In many suitable cases, we can complete the root canal treatment and final CEREC crown in approximately two appointments, although the exact number of visits will depend on the condition and complexity of the tooth.
This is an important advantage for patients who want to restore their tooth efficiently without compromising on the quality of their dental care.
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Why Save Your Natural Tooth?
Where clinically appropriate, preserving a natural tooth can help maintain normal chewing function and avoid leaving a gap in your smile.
Root canal treatment can provide an alternative to extracting a tooth when the tooth has a suitable long-term prognosis.
However, not every damaged or infected tooth can be successfully saved. Your dentist will assess the tooth and explain whether root canal treatment or tooth removal is the more appropriate option.
Root Canal Treatment in Kwinana & Calista
If you’re experiencing persistent toothache, sensitivity, swelling or other symptoms of a dental infection, it’s important to have the tooth assessed rather than waiting for the problem to become more severe.
At Medina Dental Clinic, we’ll examine the tooth, discuss your treatment options and determine whether root canal treatment may help preserve it.
Contact Medina Dental Clinic to arrange an appointment for an assessment.