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Endodontics - Root Canal Therapy

What is it?

The tissue of the dental pulp inside your tooth can become infected by deep cavities, trauma to the teeth, or tooth cracks/fractures. The pulp can become inflamed and painful. If it doesn’t naturally repair itself, the pulp needs to be removed, the canals shaped and the space sealed, so that bacteria is prevented from gathering and causing infection.

When do I need root canal therapy?

There are a number of situations where root canal therapy is necessary. If a tooth is sensitive to touch or biting pressure, sensitive to heat or has swelling in the gums, root canal therapy may be needed. There are also occasions when there is no pain associated with the need for treatment.

If the nerve in the root is damaged, bacteria may gain entry to the nerve and cause an infection. White blood cells, that fight infections, cannot access this space and bacteria will infect the entire pulp.

If the nerve is not treated, pain and swelling may result. Infection can continue and cause destruction of surrounding bone, forming an abscess. Continuing destruction may result in loss of the tooth.

Success of Endodontic Treatment

The success rate for endodontic is approximately 95%. More than 14 million root canal procedures are done yearly. If a tooth requiring endodontics is left untreated, bone loss and infection can occur. This may be very painful. Root canal therapy is a way to retain teeth that may otherwise require extraction, allowing you to eat the food you want and have a healthy smile.

CAMBRA Prevention Protocol

Everyone knows that prevention is better than cure. This is why we design a customised preventative care plan for EVERY PATIENT.

At McIntosh Dental Centre, you will see your dentist and hygienist together at least once a year for your preventative care appointment. During this appointment, you will have a thorough check up examination, x-rays taken, and a professional scale and polish (cleaning).

Regular appointments are important to detect problems with your teeth that you won’t notice on a day to day basis. Using advanced diagnostic equipment, we can detect potential problems long before they become painful. This means we can save you time, pain, and expense by treating problems earlier.

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