Pain-relieving treatment that clears infection from inside the tooth, saving your natural tooth and restoring full comfort and function.
Root canal treatment has an undeserved reputation. For most patients, the procedure itself is no more uncomfortable than a standard filling — it's the infection beforehand that causes the pain, not the treatment. A root canal relieves that pain, clears the infection, and saves a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.
When root canal treatment is needed
Root canal treatment is required when the pulp — the soft tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels — becomes infected or inflamed. This can result from deep decay, a cracked tooth, repeated dental procedures on the same tooth, or trauma. Symptoms include persistent toothache, sensitivity to heat or cold, swelling, and tenderness.
The goal of root canal treatment is straightforward: remove the infection, protect the tooth, and restore full function. In most cases, a tooth treated with root canal can last a lifetime.
The procedure at DentArt
The infected pulp is removed, the root canals are cleaned and shaped, and the space is filled and sealed to prevent reinfection. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic across one or two appointments depending on complexity. Dr. Dean Lorrey performs all endodontic treatment at DentArt using microscopic magnification — a level of precision that significantly improves outcomes.
After treatment
A crown is typically recommended following root canal treatment to protect the restored tooth from fracture and restore full biting function. We'll plan this with you as part of the overall treatment.
If you're experiencing tooth pain, don't wait. Book an appointment and we'll assess what's happening and whether root canal treatment is the right course of action.
