Root Canal Therapy in Doncaster
Our Doncaster dentists recommend root canal therapy when the soft tissue inside your tooth, called pulp, becomes infected. This can occur due to deep decay, cracks or chips in the tooth, repeated dental procedures, or trauma. The infection can cause severe pain, abscesses, and tooth loss if left untreated.
We Understand Your Concerns
The caring team at Shoppingtown Dental understand that the idea of root canal treatment makes many people anxious. With modern dentistry, there is no reason to fear this tooth-saving procedure. We use strong anesthetics, advanced technology, and sedation methods to ensure a comfortable, stress-free experience.
Why Our Dentists in Doncaster Recommend Root Canal Treatment
A root canal procedure can save your natural tooth, eliminate pain, and prevent the spread of infection to surrounding teeth and tissues.
Being aware of the symptoms of a root canal infection is a good idea because early detection and treatment are the keys to saving your tooth and protecting your oral health and overall well-being.
If you notice any of the following symptoms of an infected or abscessed tooth, call our Doncaster dental clinic straightaway:
- Severe toothache
- Pain when you chew or apply pressure to the tooth
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
- Gum swelling or tenderness
- A bump or 'pimple' on the gums near the affected tooth
- Tooth darkening or discolouration
- A foul taste in your mouth
We strongly encourage you to seek prompt treatment if you or a family member are experiencing symptoms. Left untreated, a root infection can spread to other parts of your body and become life-threatening.
Gentle, Comfortable Root Canal Treatment
Ensuring a calm and comfortable experience is part of our commitment to your safety and wellness. With experienced dentists, a caring dental team, and leading-edge technology, we do everything to ensure a pain-free, stress-free procedure.
The first step is for one of our dentists to diagnose your condition and determine if root canal treatment is necessary. If it is, the procedure consists of the following steps:
- Numbing your tooth with a local anaesthetic so you won't experience pain.
- Removing the infected pulp and cleaning and disinfecting the canals.
- Filling the canals and sealing the tooth to help prevent future infection
- Placing a temporary crown to protect the tooth as it heals.
We let the tooth heal for about two weeks, and then you will return to our Doncaster clinic, so we can remove your temporary and place your final custom-made crown.
Advanced Root Canal Technology Improves Comfort
Our Doncaster dentists use rotary endodontics technology, an electrically powered tool that efficiently cleans and shapes the root canals. This method improves the accuracy and precision of your treatment and helps you get out of the dental chair sooner. Because this technology is electrically powered, there are no vibrations or uncomfortable sensations.
Do You Need Emergency Root Canal Treatment?
Shoppingtown Dental is committed to providing exceptional dental care that prioritises your health and safety. If you experience symptoms and think you need root canal treatment, we are here to help you. Please call our dental clinic in Doncaster to arrange an emergency dental appointment.
We accept all Private Health Funds with easy on-the-spot HICAPS claims processing. We are also preferred providers for HCF and CBHS.
