If your Brisbane dentist tells you you need a root canal, you have an infection deep in your tooth. These infections may be due to untreated decay that has spread, oral injury, or lack of dental care and poor oral hygiene.
A tooth root infection is often painful and causes swelling. Without treatment, these symptoms typically worsen and put the tooth at risk for loss.
What Is a Root Canal Treatment in North Brisbane?
We perform root canal treatment under anesthesia. Once the numbing medicine takes hold, your dentist removes the infected pulp from your tooth’s canal. Then we irrigate the canal and seal it off temporarily to encourage healing. We typically crown the tooth at a future dental visit to restore strength and bite function.
You can lower your infection risks by visiting the dentist regularly, reporting oral health changes sooner rather than later, brushing twice daily, and flossing at least once. A team member can provide additional tips to help keep your smile healthy and pain-free.
If You Have a Toothache, We Encourage Your Call
Tooth pain lets you know something is wrong, and swelling is often a sign of infection. These symptoms are dental emergencies requiring intervention from your dentist. A team member is standing by to get you started.