Been told by our dentist in Sydney that you need a root canal? 5 advantages of endodontics

At the top of the list of most unpopular dental treatments behind traditional braces is endodontics. More commonly known as root canal treatment.

Like many older dental techniques, the root canal has been shrouded in rather unfortunate myths surrounding how it is performed, its long-term efficacy and the damage that it supposedly causes to teeth.

But, contrary to ‘popular’ belief, it is actually a relatively straightforward procedure that is performed on people who have recently experienced facial trauma, or those who are currently experiencing a dental abscess.

At Spa Dental Sydney, our dentist in Sydney will only perform a root canal if they determine it an absolute necessity to save and preserve a damaged tooth. While the overall treatment may span two sessions, depending on the tooth it is performed on, it will be comfortable, simple and will likely not have none of those exaggerated side-effects that you may have heard about.

But what are some of the advantages of having a root canal performed by our dentist in Sydney?

Read on to find out!

Aesthetics

As previously mentioned, root canals are typically performed on teeth that have recently been damaged by a blunt force trauma or have recently been infected.

In years gone by, the only viable solution that many dental professionals were able to offer patients was a complete extraction of the tooth. And, as you can imagine, if that tooth was located at the front of the mouth, it was far from an aesthetically pleasing outcome.

Therefore, our dentist in Sydney will be able to maintain the aesthetics of your smile using a root canal, meaning there will be no unfortunate gaps when you grin!

Preservation

While a root canal has cosmetic benefits, it is also a way of preserving the tooth.

As the damage is often too severe for a filling, our team will aim to clean the debris from around the tooth’s pulp and pack it with a filling material. This will make the tooth hardier against daily wear and will preserve its overall structure.

Prevents infection

If you are having a root canal performed due to a recent infection, the process of cleaning around the pulp will prevent the infection from spreading into the jaw and to any other parts of the mouth.

Our team will take their time to clean the pulp thoroughly, ensuring all of the infected debris is removed and will assess other areas in the mouth for signs of infection.

Coupled with antibiotics, that infection is as good as gone!

Pain relief

A dental infection is uncomfortable and, while this procedure has been linked to causing discomfort, it actually alleviates it.

As the infection is physically removed, the inflammation and the pressure reduces, allowing you to feel a gradual decrease in discomfort over the coming days.

Cost effective

Many people have concerns that root canals are expensive.

However, compared to extractions, the fitting of a bridge or dental implant, they are extremely cost effective, while also lasting longer than other restorative options. Great stuff!

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.