A reputation it doesn't deserve
Root canal treatment gets a reputation it doesn't deserve. Modern technique and anaesthetic mean the procedure itself is comparable to having a filling, and the alternative, extraction, means losing a natural tooth that a root canal could otherwise save.
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When root canal is needed
Root canal treatment removes infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth so the tooth itself can be saved. It's usually needed when:
Common reasons root canal is recommended:
Where decay has progressed into the tooth's pulp.
How it works
From assessment to a sealed, restored tooth, most straightforward cases take one to two visits.
Assessment
We examine the tooth and take an X-ray to confirm infection or damage at the root before recommending treatment.
Removing the Infected Pulp
Under local anaesthetic, the infected or damaged nerve tissue is removed from inside the tooth.
Cleaning & Shaping
The inside of the tooth's root canals is cleaned, disinfected and shaped to prepare for filling.
Sealing & Restoring
The canal is filled and sealed, and the tooth is typically restored with a crown to protect it long-term, since a root-treated tooth can become more brittle.
Root canal pricing
Root canal treatment cost depends on the tooth (molars are more complex than incisors) and the extent of infection, and is confirmed at your assessment:
- Root canal treatment (per tooth): confirmed at your assessment, based on the tooth and extent of infection
- Follow-up crown, if required: from $2,550 (see the Crowns & Bridges page)
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*Please only use this information as a guide. The payment plan is subject to approval and the cost varies for each individual based on the complexity of the case. The amount stated is calculated at the longest repayment period. For accurate costing, we would need to do an examination and assessment of your teeth by a clinician at your initial consultation appointment. Price list is as of 31st of August 2023. It may be subject to change at any given time and notice.
Local anaesthetic and contemporary instruments mean the procedure feels like a routine filling for most patients.
We treat root canal as the first option to save a natural tooth, ahead of extraction and implants, wherever it's viable.
For patients who are anxious about the procedure regardless of the comfort improvements.
From the root canal itself through to the crown that protects the tooth afterwards, with one team managing both.
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Root Canal Treatment questions? We are glad you asked.
The questions patients ask us most about root canal treatment.
Modern technique and local anaesthetic make it comparable in comfort to having a filling. Any post-treatment soreness is typically mild and settles within a few days.
A natural tooth, once lost, needs to be replaced with a bridge or implant to avoid shifting and bite problems, root canal is usually the simpler, less invasive path when the tooth can be saved.
Often yes, particularly for back teeth that take more biting force. A root-treated tooth can be more brittle, and a crown protects it long-term.
Most straightforward cases are completed in one to two visits, depending on the tooth and extent of infection.
Call us for an urgent assessment rather than waiting, untreated infection can spread and become more serious.
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