Root Canal Treatment

Signs You May Need a Root Canal

  • Tooth Pain -

You may feel extreme sensitivity for hot or cold

Sometimes Pain can occur spontaneously and not always because of stimulus

  • Abscess -

If you see Pimple like bump on gum, it is abscess

An abscess happen when pulp inside the tooth dies.

Ignoring an abscess can lead to the infection spreading.

  • Trauma -

Injury/trauma from a car accident, sports or other blows can necessitate Root Canal

If the force is great enough, it can cause the nerve to be severed from the root.

  • Severe Decay -

If the cavities are sever or progressing untreated it may need the root canal.

  • Appearance -

If the tooth is found discolored you may need a root canal.


  • Diagnosis
  • Local Anesthesia
  • Dental Dam
  • Pulp Removal
  • Canal Cleaning
  • Canal Filling
  • Tooth Filling and Crown
  • Aftercare
  • Apply ice pack if swelling occurs
  • You may experience excessive bleeding during first 12 hours
  • Take medication for pain as directed by the dentist
  • Don't rinse for the first six hours. After that rinse with the warm water or prescribed rinse
  • Maximize fluid intake like juices
  • Brush regularly and maintain good oral hygiene
  • Avid chewing or biting with the treated tooth directly
  • Visit Dentist for the followup and main regular dental checkups

Springvale Dental Clinic

Shop 19, 792 Heatherton Road, Springvale South

Victoria 3172 Australia

http://www.springvaledental.com.au

Contact No.- (03) 9546-0011 Email : springvaledental@gmail.com