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    Root canal treatment can save an infected tooth

    Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed nerve tissue from inside a tooth so you can keep the tooth instead of losing it. Dr Daniel Raditaolana provides root canal treatment at our practice at Northgate Shopping Centre, North Tamworth, and if you are in pain, call us before 1pm for a same-day emergency appointment.

    An infected tooth nerve can cause throbbing pain that spreads to your jaw, ear or head, swelling, or a pimple on the gum that keeps coming back. The infection often starts with deep decay, a crack, or an old injury, and it will not heal on its own. Left untreated, it can spread into the bone and form an abscess, and the tooth may eventually need to come out.

    The Root Canal Process

    1. Diagnosis. We examine the tooth and take digital X-rays to see the roots and the extent of the infection, then explain your options and the cost.
    2. Cleaning the canals. The tooth is numbed, a small opening is made in the top, and the infected pulp is removed. The canals are cleaned, shaped and disinfected.
    3. Sealing. The canals are filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha, and a temporary filling protects the tooth.
    4. Restoring the tooth. Most back teeth need a dental crown to protect them from cracking. Front teeth may only need a filling.

    Recovery and Aftercare

    Some tenderness for a few days is normal and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relief. Most people go back to work or school the same day. Avoid chewing hard foods on the tooth until its permanent crown or filling is in place, keep brushing and flossing as normal, and call us if swelling or pain gets worse rather than better. With a good final restoration and regular check-ups, a root-filled tooth can last for many years.

    Why Save Your Natural Tooth?

    Keeping your own tooth maintains your bite and chewing, stops neighbouring teeth drifting, and avoids the extra cost and time of a replacement. When a tooth cannot be saved, we can talk you through tooth extraction and replacement options such as dental implants or a bridge.

    Signs You May Need a Root Canal

    Severe or lingering toothache
    Sensitivity to hot or cold that lasts after the drink is gone
    Swelling or tenderness in the nearby gums or face
    A tooth that has darkened in colour
    A recurring pimple or bump on the gum
    Pain when biting or chewing on one tooth

    Who Is Root Canal Treatment For?

    Often a good fit if you:

    • Have an infected or inflamed nerve in a tooth that can still be restored
    • Have an abscess or a recurring gum pimple near a tooth
    • Have a tooth that has been cracked or injured and the nerve is affected
    • Want to keep your natural tooth rather than replace it

    Another option may suit you better if:

    • The tooth is too broken down or cracked below the gum to restore
    • There is not enough bone support around the tooth

    Don't Live With a Severe Toothache

    If you have any of these symptoms, see a dentist as soon as you can. Call before 1pm for a same-day appointment at our North Tamworth practice.

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    Real Patient Results

    Examples of treatment provided at our Tamworth practice

    After root canal with porcelain crowns
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    Root Canal, Crowns & Composite Restorations

    Root canal treatment followed by porcelain crowns and composite restorations

    After root canal with porcelain bridge and crowns
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    Root Canal, Bridge & Crowns

    Root canal treatment, a porcelain bridge and crowns

    Individual results vary. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks; seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner before proceeding.

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    Root Canal Treatment: Frequently Asked Questions

    The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic before we start, so treatment usually feels much like having a filling. Root canal treatment is done to relieve the pain of an infected or inflamed nerve. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is normal and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

    The cost depends on which tooth is treated (back teeth have more canals than front teeth), how complex the canals are, and whether the tooth needs a crown afterwards, which most back teeth do. We give you a quote once we have examined the tooth and taken X-rays. Many health fund extras policies contribute to root canal treatment, we claim on the spot with HICAPS, and payment plans are available.

    When a tooth can be saved, keeping it is usually the better long-term choice for chewing and for the teeth around it. Taking a tooth out can cost less upfront, but replacing it with an implant, bridge or denture adds cost and time later, and leaving a gap lets nearby teeth drift. If a tooth is too broken down to restore, extraction may be the right option. We explain both so you can decide.

    Root canal treatment is often done over more than one appointment, depending on the tooth and how much infection there is, followed by a crown or filling to restore the tooth. We give you a treatment plan before we start.

    Signs include a severe or lingering toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold that lasts, swelling or tenderness in the gums, a darkened tooth, a recurring pimple on the gum, and pain when biting. Sometimes there are no symptoms and the problem shows up on an X-ray at a check-up.

    Most people return to normal activities the same day. Mild tenderness for a few days is common. Avoid chewing hard foods on the tooth until it has its final crown or filling, because a root-filled tooth can be brittle.

    With a good final restoration, daily brushing and flossing, and regular check-ups, a root-filled tooth can last for many years.

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