Root Canal Therapy in Garran

Saving teeth is among any dentist's most vital missions and is a solemn responsibility we at Telopea Park Dental take very seriously. Our goal is to promote optimised dental health in Garran and the surrounding communities. But we also anticipate that many people react when they hear of the procedure. They may experience concern, possibly consternation and often, patients may feel anxiety or fear.

But regardless of its reputation, root canal therapy is a common practice that enables our team to save your tooth from extraction and save you the money needed for a dental implant replacement. If you associate pain with the mention of a root canal, you're not alone in that mistaken impression. The truth is that the pain people connect to a root canal is caused by the infection that has overtaken your tooth, not the procedure itself.

In fact, root canal therapy performed by qualified professionals like those at Telopea Park Dental is the tonic to your tooth pain and suffering, which is why we recommend seeking treatment without delay.

When Should You Consider Root Canal Therapy?

Your tooth structure is similar to that of a tree or an iceberg: only part of it is visible while a great mass of material is hidden. The part of your teeth seen above the gum line is called the crown, while the part which secures your tooth to your jawbone is commonly called the root.

Inside, your tooth root consists of one or more narrow structures that fit below your gums like a plug fits into an electrical outlet. This element connects your tooth to your body's nervous and circulatory systems. Blood vessels and nerves run through the root in a narrow channel called the canal and are responsible for nourishing your tooth. Finally, a layer of hard tooth enamel surrounds these soft tissues for protection.

In cases where your tooth enamel has decayed or suffered damage, this can allow bacteria that live in your mouth to infect the inner parts of your tooth called the pulp. If the infected pulp progresses far enough, heat and inflammation may result in severe tooth pain and other symptoms. This condition is progressive and aggressive and will ultimately threaten to destroy your tooth. At this point, we will begin discussing root canal therapy as your best treatment option.

If you are experiencing any of the following conditions, we advise you to contact our clinic as soon as possible.

• A broken, fractured or heavily chipped tooth
• One or more large cavities which resist standard fillings
• An abscess or other tooth infection
• Excessive pain
• A blackened tooth

Our Root Canal Therapy Process

The Telopeak Park Dental team will begin the procedure by ensuring that you are as comfortable as possible, and then he will numb your tooth and the surrounding parts of your mouth. To improve the safety and effectiveness of the treatment, we use rotary endodontic equipment to create the smallest possible opening in your tooth so we may clean out the infected tissue.

After your inner tooth is free of any bacteria, Dr Kropinak will seal each opening, filling the now-empty canals with a durable rubber material that will keep out any subsequent infections because the root canal process will inevitably diminish your tooth. The final step will involve setting a dental crown to protect your remaining tooth structure while also providing a strong restoration ideal for biting and chewing.

After-Care and Maintenance

Though you may be a little sore after your root canal therapy, most of your tooth pain should subside because we have removed the infection. To make sure your crown is fitted correctly, we recommend a follow-up visit to the clinic, along with your routine cleanings. Maintenance and a vital home-care routine will preserve your remaining tooth and its associated dental crown.

Root Canal Therapy in Garran, Canberra and Telopea Park

When tooth damage and decay leads to an inner tooth infection, the best advice is to act promptly and work with our team to solve the problem and preserve your natural teeth. We invite you to call our clinic to arrange an appointment to receive the necessary care and restore peace of mind and your healthy smile.