Root Canal Brisbane
A Root Canal is designed to save you from a possible tooth extraction. Oftentimes times a root canal becomes necessary when a healthy tooth or teeth becomes heavily damaged through tooth decay or damage.
There are many reasons that could lead to requiring root canal treatment, including but not limited to: Deep decay, infected pulp (the dental pulp is a system containing tissue, nerves and blood supply which extends into the roots.), gum disease, or severely damaged through trauma.
It is important to address a damaged tooth or decayed tooth as soon as possible to increase the likelihood of success, assist in avoiding further infections, reduce repeated dental work, and save your tooth. Skygate dental services are available 7 days a week to administer root canal therapy.
Successful Root Canal treatment has become increasingly driven by evidence-based healthcare. The goal of the root canal treatment is to save the tooth and protect it from future damage or leakage. The process is carried out by an appropriately qualified health practitioner, your Dentist, using modern dentistry techniques. If you need root canal treatment in Brisbane do not hesitate to contact Skygate Dental on 07 3114 1199. Skygate Dental offers affordable root canal treatments.
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root Canal treatment is the process of cleaning inside all of the tooth's intricate canals. This is the portion of the tooth that is below the gums. When a tooth becomes infected through trauma or decay; the tooth's pulp, which supplies sensation, becomes compromised.
This is when you may need root canal therapy. It then becomes necessary to debride and disinfect the canal systems. Or more simply to remove all infected tissue. This is done under isolation or a rubber dam to prevent any contamination. A root canal (endodontic treatment) is a dental treatment to address an infected tooth and prevent future infection. At Skygate Dental we ensure all modern techniques are used for a successful outcome.
Often, root canal treatment can be a longer appointment. As it is necessary to spend the proper amount of time cleaning the canals. In some cases, root canals may take a couple of visits to ensure all symptoms have resolved the root canals inside the tooth are clean and infected tissue has been removed. Skygate Dental provides treatment in Brisbane.
How do I know if I need a root canal?
A natural tooth may need a root canal if you experience a severe toothache, especially when chewing or biting, sensitivity to hot and cold, swollen gums around a specific tooth a discoloured tooth, a loose tooth a pimple on your gums near the tooth or a noticeable swelling in your face or jaw near the infected area. Skygate Dental professionals will determine if a root canal treatment is required through a dental health investigation of the affected area with x rays and inspection of the painful area. This may involve a cavity test, selective anaesthesia (to identify where the source of the pain is when the patient doesn't know), thermal testing or by tapping on the problem tooth.
What does root canal treatment involve?
If you are experiencing severe pain and want to save your tooth you may need to get a root canal. Root canal procedures will end your tooth pain.
A root canal treatment involves numbing the affected tooth and performing the following procedures:
- Providing local anaesthesia
- Accessing the pulp chamber by drilling through the top of the tooth
- Removing the infected tooth pulp (nerve tissue)
- Cleaning and shaping the root canals
- Disinfecting the area
- Filling the canals with a special material to seal them
- Followed by placing a filling or crown on the tooth to restore its function and protecting it from further damage
It is important to remember that root canal treatments may require multiple visits, especially if the tooth requires a crown. Your surrounding teeth will be unaffected during the procedure. The root canal procedure can last up to 2 hours depending on the number of canals in the tooth. It is important to remember that some teeth may be too damaged due to several factors and cannot be saved and either a bridge, denture or dental implant can be considered.
What is recovery like after root canal treatments?
Root canal patients can expect to have temporary pain after the dental procedure and the local anaesthetic wears off. This pain can include discomfort in the treated area, sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, mild swelling, slight tooth discoloration and tenderness in the jaw muscles due to the procedure's length. These common symptoms can be treated with over the counter medication. Skygate Dental professional canal treatments in Brisbane are available 7 days a week for patient convenience.
Why would I choose Skygate Dental for my root canal in Brisbane?
Skygate offers experienced dentists for your dental care. Root canals can be complicated procedures and to prevent further infection Skygate Dental offers affordable root canal treatment. The root canal cost will depend on the tooth and type of final finish of the tooth (filling or crown). We accept private health insurance as root canals can be costly procedures. Skygate Dental creates both a treatment plan and payment plans.
Available Types
Root Canal Cleaning
Root Canal Starting
Root Canal at Length
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Why Skygate Dental?
Brisbane’s most accessible dentist
We are located adjacent to the DFO in Brisbane Airport. We are minutes away from the M1 and a short drive from both the North and South sides of Brisbane. Our unique opening hours allow for flexibility in booking your appointment. We are open 7 days a week, with emergency call-outs available and one night-a-week evening appointments. Your teeth and dental health are our business. Root canal treatments have never been easier.
Practical
We are located in the Skygate Centre (so parking will never be an issue). Our patients can enjoy the convenience of a chemist, grocery store and trip to the DFO. You can enjoy knowing a trip to the dentist has all your errands in one place.
Affordable
We can claim your treatment with our HICAPs machine to make dealing with private health fund cover convenient. We care about our patient’s long-term oral health, so we can help with interest-free payment options across our services. The Skygate Dental team will try to ensure that the root canal is as pain-free and minimally invasive as possible. Book an appointment today for your endodontic treatment.