Save Your Natural Tooth
A painful or infected tooth doesn’t always need to be removed.
At Waverley Road Dental in Mount Waverley, we provide root canal treatment to remove infection, relieve discomfort and help preserve your natural tooth whenever possible.
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is used to save a tooth when the soft tissue inside it, known as the pulp, becomes inflamed or infected.
During treatment, the infected tissue is carefully removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, and the canals are sealed to help protect the tooth.
Signs You May Need Root Canal Treatment
You may need an assessment if you experience:
- Persistent toothache
- Sensitivity to hot or cold
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Swelling around a tooth or gum
- A cracked or badly damaged tooth
- Darkening or discolouration of a tooth
Sometimes an infected tooth may have few noticeable symptoms, which is why regular dental check-ups are important.
What to Expect During the Root Canal Procedure?
1. Assessment
We examine your tooth and may take X-rays to assess the extent of infection or damage.
2. Clean & Disinfect
The infected or inflamed tissue is carefully removed and the root canals are cleaned and disinfected.
3. Seal the Tooth
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed to help prevent bacteria from re-entering the tooth.
4. Restore the Tooth
A filling or dental crown may be recommended to protect the tooth and restore its function.
Why Choose Waverley Road Dental?
Focus on Saving Natural Teeth
Where appropriate, we aim to preserve your natural tooth rather than remove it.
Modern Dental Technology
Digital imaging and modern techniques help us carefully assess and plan your treatment.
Comfort-Focused Care
We take a gentle approach and explain each stage of treatment so you know what to expect.
Local Mount Waverley Team
Receive your treatment and ongoing dental care from a friendly team close to home.
Caring for Your Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
After treatment, continue to brush and floss regularly and attend routine dental check-ups.
Your dentist will also advise whether a crown or other restoration is recommended to help protect the treated tooth.
Have a Painful or Sensitive Tooth?
Don’t wait for tooth pain or infection to become more severe.
We’ll assess your tooth and determine whether root canal treatment could help relieve your symptoms and preserve your natural tooth.