Root Canal Treatment
Are you experiencing discomfort
in one of your teeth?
Do you want to chew
your food properly?
Leading Dental Practice in Adelaide
Ocean View Dental is dedicated in helping you create the smile of your dreams with our root canal treatment
Initial
Consultation
During our initial consultation, we will listen and explore all options.
Custom
Approach
We will talk you through the procedure step-by-step to make you feel as comfortable as possible.
Just a
Pinch
You’ll only feel a pinch to help you get at ease before we begin and making it a pain free procedure.
Original
Smile
We’ll place a crown on the affected tooth and have your tooth be good as new.
Payment Plan Options
Some treatments are considered a pricey option, that is why we offer interest free payment plan options!
Welcome To Ocean View Dental | Adelaide
We’ll Transform your smile – to one you are proud to wear
We are not just about providing you with the best oral care. We want you to be the best version of you, and to radiate that feeling we offer various treatments to enhance your smile. Refining and transforming your smile, will significantly amplify your confidence and boost your overall happiness on a day to day basis. It is not always about full smile reconstruction, it could simply be needing a touch-up on that one single tooth in your smile line.
- Extensive Experience
- State Of The Art Technology
- Confident, Precise & Comfortable Approach
- Root Canal Filling
Smile
Consultation
Smile Consultation
We offer a complimentary smile makeover consultation where we sit down with you and provide a clear action plan to give you a bright, white and confident smile.
New and
Anxious Patients
New & Anxious Patients
If you are anxious, there is no need to be. Ocean View Dental will gently guide you through setting smile goals and achieving them. We are here to help you achieve your goals!
Advanced Tools
& Skills
Advanced Tools & Skills
We have some of the most advanced dental tools available. Combining this with staff who are constantly refining their skills and you have a recipe for the perfect smile.
What is a root canal treatment?
A root canal is a dental procedure in which the fragile pulp at the middle of the tooth is removed. The pulp, which supports tooth growth, comprises blood vessels, connective tissue, and nerves.
Root canal treatment repairs the damage caused by deep decay to restore the tooth to full function and enhance its appearance.
It will also prevent the spread of infection within your mouth and helps to preserve jaw bone that supports facial structure.
What may lead to the need for root canal treatment?
Before a root canal treatment is considered, the tooth’s pulp may have been damaged. There are several factors that may cause pulp damages which are;
Before a root canal treatment is considered, the tooth’s pulp may have been damaged. There are several factors that may cause pulp damages which are;
- Broken or cracked tooth
- Too many dental procedures on a particular tooth
- Tooth decay or untreated tooth cavity
- Tooth injury may also cause broken tooth or injury to the pulp
Root Canal Treatment
A root canal treatment takes at least two appointments. At the first appointment we will clean out the infection from the tooth and fit a temporary crown, and later place a permanent dental crown to help preserve its longevity and your smile.
The first stage of root canal treatment at takes 30 to 60 minutes on average. The procedure will take longer if you’re having a larger tooth with multiple roots treated.
The treatment involves:
- X-rays to determine extent of damage or infection
- Local anaesthesia to numb the area
- Drill an opening in the affected tooth
- Removing diseased tissue
- Cleaning, disinfecting and shaping the canal inside the tooth
- Filling and sealing the area
- Permanent crown will be required after treatment to protect the tooth.
Root canal therapy is fairly straightforward and generally causes no more discomfort than getting a dental filling.
After Root Canal Treatment
On average it takes less than a week to recover from a root canal, and your affected tooth may be sensitive for a few days.
Any discomfort can be relieved with prescription or over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen. You should avoid hot or cold foods and drinks, also best to avoid any sticky, hard or crunchy foods.
With proper care, a tooth that has had root canal treatment can last as long as other teeth.
When you might need root canal treatment
A root canal may be beneficial if you have:
A root canal may be beneficial if you have:
- Decay that’s penetrated into a tooth nerve
- A hypersensitive or painful tooth
- A dental abscess
- A cracked tooth
- A knocked-out tooth that is being reinserted
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Frequently Asked Questions
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You Enhance Your Self-Confidence
We welcome new patients and thank you for trusting us to look after your dental health. We are conveniently located on the corner of Military Rd and Gedville Rd, right behind Ocean View College. For your convenience, there is ample parking available. There is also a bus stop right outside our surgery
How do I book an appointment..?
Call our friendly receptionist on 08 7231 1816 for more information or to arrange an appointment. We take emergency calls before 10am and are available 5 days per week.
Call our friendly receptionist on 08 7231 1816 for more information or to arrange an appointment. We take emergency calls before 10am and are available 5 days per week.
OPENING HOURS
Mon: 8:30am-7:00pm
Tue: 8:30am-8:00pm
Wed: 8:30am-5:00pm
Thu: 8:30am-6:00pm
Fri: 7:30am-4:00pm
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