An infected tooth can be excruciating and significantly affect your quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Temperature sensitivity, pain when chewing, and facial swelling are all telltale signs of a tooth infection. It’s essential to seek treatment for an infected tooth as it will not resolve on its own and could spread to neighbouring teeth and other critical areas of the body.
Root canal treatment quickly alleviates any pain caused by the infection, allows us to remove the infected tissue that’s inside your tooth and protects your tooth’s natural structure, saving it from extraction.
Root canal treatment has an undeserved reputation for being painful, but modern techniques and anaesthetics make the procedure surprisingly comfortable.
At Forster Tuncurry Dental & Implants, Dr Kenny uses advanced methods and takes great care to ensure patients experience minimal discomfort throughout their treatment.
The truth is that root canal therapy actually relieves pain rather than causing it. The severe toothache you experience before treatment comes from infected or inflamed pulp inside your tooth. The procedure removes this source of pain, providing significant relief.
What to expect during treatment:
Managing post-treatment discomfort:
Dr Kenny's gentle approach and expertise ensure your comfort is prioritised. Many patients are surprised by how straightforward and painless their root canal experience is at our Forster dental clinic. We'll talk about pain management options beforehand and give you detailed aftercare instructions.
Remember that delaying root canal treatment often leads to increased pain and more complex procedures. Early intervention typically results in easier treatment and faster recovery, making prompt care the best choice for your comfort.
Our dentists may suggest root canal treatment if your tooth is experiencing any of these signs or symptoms:
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During a root canal, we start by thoroughly numbing the area around the tooth to alleviate any pain caused by the tooth infection and ensure you don’t feel anything throughout your procedure.
Next, we carefully access the inner canals of your tooth, removing any infected or diseased tissue. Once we ensure your tooth is infection-free, we’ll fill the canal with a material called gutta-percha that seals the canal and helps prevent reinfection.
Finally, we’ll seal the tooth temporarily until it has time to heal. Once it’s healed, you’ll return to our Forster dental clinic to have the tooth strengthened with a permanent filling or dental crown. This ensures your tooth is strong and can provide all the chewing function you had before your tooth infection.
If you or a loved one is experiencing dental pain, don’t hesitate to contact our Forster Tuncurry dental surgery for prompt emergency dental care. We make every effort to accommodate emergency patients right away, and we will provide same-day treatment whenever possible.
You can reach us on (02) 6557 6868 to arrange a booking.
Our state-of-the-art digital x-ray system delivers instant, high-resolution images with up to 90 per cent less radiation than traditional film x-rays. This advanced technology produces crystal-clear diagnostic images immediately on our computer screens, eliminating waiting times for film development.
Digital x-rays can be enhanced, magnified and shared instantly with specialists when needed, improving treatment planning and patient communication. The environmentally friendly system reduces waste while providing superior image quality, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning for optimal oral health outcomes.