Root Canal Treatment Brisbane

In some cases, dental pain may point to a problem deep inside your tooth, and your dentist at Edward St Dental may recommend root canal treatment to relieve your pain and save the tooth. Root canal therapy is sometimes called endodontic treatment in Brisbane.

Root canal therapy addresses inflammation and tooth infection in the roots of a tooth. During root canal treatment, Dr Matthew Pulvirenti or a member of this team will carefully remove inner tooth tissues (the pulp) then clean, disinfect and shape the root canals. When all infection is gone, he will seal the inner tooth for long-term protection.

At a future dental visit, we crown the tooth or use a filling to close it. In most cases, we recommend a tooth crown unless the infection was minor. Without the crown, your tooth lacks the strength and stability to withstand daily functions like chewing. 

A dental crown is a tooth cap designed to blend easily with other teeth. We consider the shape and colour of unrestored teeth when designing the crown, which fits the tooth to the gumline. 

If you want to keep your tooth, root canal therapy is your best option. While some patients will feel some anxiety, most patients realise that they can cope with the procedure more quickly than expected.

Sometimes, if a tooth is deeply infected and crumbling, your dentist will recommend extraction instead of root canal therapy. Some patients even choose root canal therapy instead of treatment.

If you need or choose tooth extraction in Brisbane, we assure you we will be at your side throughout the process and use powerful anesthesia so you'll not feel pain. We understand the anxiety of losing a tooth but can provide a replacement that looks natural and functions as it should. 

Our tooth replacement options for single tooth removal include: 

• Dental implants: This is a long-lasting or permanent replacement root capped with a dental crown. 
• Dental bridges: This restoration tooth is anchored to supporting teeth with dental crowns. 
• Partial dentures: A prosthetic that fits around remaining teeth and is anchored with support clips. 

If you choose extraction or the dentist recommends it, tooth replacement is vital for several reasons. First, without a full smile, you're at risk for tooth migration, which puts a lot of stress on specific teeth and puts your jaw joint health at risk. Additionally, missing teeth lead to jawbone loss. Remember, your jawbone supports your teeth, and when the bone deteriorates, you're left with a sunken appearance around the lower face. Dental implants are the only option available that supports jawbone integrity. 

Your dentist will evaluate your case and help you choose the best option for your lifestyle and budget. 

Remember, your ongoing oral health is essential to our team. We want only the best for you. 

Experienced Dentists in Brisbane

Our dentists in Brisbane have over 23 years of experience in the dental field and are very competent treating root canals. However, we understand that this procedure is one the most people don't find enjoyable.

Therefore, we have developed a multiple-stage protocol to make your experience efficient, effective and most importantly, comfortable.

Your first visit is the key, and you will likely be in severe pain. We will diagnose and perform the initial stage of root canal therapy at this visit. This first procedure is critical because it will relieve your pain and save your tooth. 

After the initial visit, we give you the time to decide if saving your tooth is the desired outcome. If you want to keep the tooth, we will arrange a second appointment to complete the root canal treatment within six weeks, often by protecting it with a dental crown restoration. For extremely complexly shaped roots, we may refer you to an endodontist to treat your pain, and you will return to Edward St Dental so we can complete the tooth restoration.

Most of our clients who have had root canal therapy report that their fears were worse than the reality because the most severe pain is caused by the root's infection. When you arrive in severe pain, we administer a local anaesthetic to block it and perform treatment without impacting your comfort. This initial pain removal procedure usually only takes twenty minutes from start to finish.

After two to six weeks, you will return, having been pain-free in between visits, and feel entirely comfortable throughout the second and final stage of the procedure.

Dental Crowns and Extractions After Your Root Canal

We always provide our clients with the choice of whether they proceed with root canal therapy and a dental crown or have their tooth entirely removed. We will discuss options and support the direction that makes you the most comfortable. In most cases, preserving your natural tooth is more affordable and desirable.

We reserve time every working day of the year to treat dental emergencies. This enables us to keep our patients comfortable when they are at their most vulnerable. When root canal therapy needs have advanced to become an emergency, we will treat you immediately. 

It's crucial to remember that toothaches and swelling are dental emergencies and that infections can spread to other teeth. Additional root infection symptoms may include a darkening of the tooth. 

Ready to Book a Root Canal Appointment in Brisbane?

Root canal therapy is an effective way to treat a root infection and save the tooth. In Brisbane, root canal therapy can be covered under specific private health insurance provider plans. You will need to check with your fund for your limits for dental procedures. We also accept a variety of payment methods. Visit our financial page for information on the plans available.

We invite you to contact our Brisbane CBD dental clinic on (07) 3221 5855 to determine the right treatment course for you.