Root Canal Therapy
At Fortitude Valley Dentist, you’ll find a broad range of dental services to suit your every need. If you have a tooth that has an infection in the root, it can’t be restored with a filling like a tooth with decay can be. In such cases, a root canal can save you from having your tooth extracted. Our team are well-versed in providing comfortable procedures to give you back the function and look of your teeth.
With our modern techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, our dentists can complete a root canal efficiently with minimal discomfort for you.
When a Root Canal Is Necessary?
If the nerve, or pulp, of a tooth is infected or inflamed, you will probably experience a toothache. Left untreated, it may mean that you lose your tooth. It’s important to seek help if you experience the following:
- A chip, hole or crack in a tooth
- An abscess or a lesion on the gums
- Discolouration of a tooth
- Long-lasting or severe tooth sensitivity
- Severe Pain in a tooth
- Swelling of the face or neck
- Swelling or tenderness in the gums
What to Expect During a Root Canal?
A root canal can be done in a single appointment or over 2-3 visits and spread over some months depending on each situation and what is most appropriate. The first step is to have a consultation where we’ll make sure that a root canal treatment is the best way to proceed.
During the procedure, local anaesthetic is administered so that you’ll feel numbed. Then, a pulpectomy is performed, during which the infection is removed from the root canal. The nerve tissue in the tooth root is replaced with a wax material. The space is sealed off and a filling done.
At a follow-up visit, you’ll have a crown or another form of dental restoration placed on the tooth to stabilize and strengthen it.
- Ask About Our Complimentary Consultation For Health Fund Members
The cost of root canal therapy Fortitude Valley is $700-$1600. We provide complimentary consultations for those with health cover. Don’t have health insurance? – Not to worry, only a small $49 consult fee applies and $50 for X-rays if required. Contact us today to book your time!
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Or Pay For Your Treatment Using Your Superannuation
* Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
