Root Canal Therapy Noosa | Tewantin Dental Centre

What is Root Canal Therapy?

Root canal treatment, known as endodontic treatment, is the removal of the tooth’s pulp – a small, thread-like tissue in the centre of the tooth. The inside of the tooth can become infected due to a small fracture in its surface, which can cause bacteria to seep through and destroy the nerve fibres.

To save the damaged tooth, the diseased tooth pulp is removed, cleansed, shaped and filled to regain normal function.

Why Save the Natural Tooth, Rather Than Using a Dental Implant?

Here at Tewantin Dental Centre, the health of your mouth is our number one priority. Your natural teeth are better for your mouth than dental implants, as they cannot be rejected by the mouth. They also ensure the most stable connection to the jaw bone which can be imitated by a dental implant, although still not as cohesively as your natural tooth.

The inside of the tooth consists of dental cells, blood vessels, tissue fibres and nerve fibres. These are located in the hollow space in the central part of your tooth, beneath the dentine and enamel. Treating infected tooth pulp can save the tooth before it is too late and extraction is required.

This can also save you discomfort and expense in the long run, as any required tooth extraction would most likely require a dental implant, crown or porcelain bridge.

Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease:

You experience spontaneous pain when chewing or biting
Your teeth feel sensitive toward hot and cold foods and beverages
Looseness of the tooth
The gum near the affected tooth appears to be swelling
If you have pus surrounding the affected tooth
If you experience facial swelling