Root Canal Treatment Doesn't Have to Be Stressful!
Root Canal Treatment Doesn't Have to Be Stressful!
Root Canal Treatment
One of the most misunderstood dental procedures is root canal treatment. In the past, it’s been associated with pain; however, the discomfort you feel if you need a root canal is actually due to an infection.
Root canal treatment is a comfortable and helpful procedure that eliminates pain and preserves your natural tooth! Here’s what you should know about root canals in Mernda.
When Do I Need Root Canal Treatment?
Some of the common signs of a tooth infection that may require root canal treatment are:
- Pain and tenderness when chewing
- Tooth darkness or discolouration
- A white bump or pimple on the gums around the compromised tooth
- Tooth sensitivity to temperature
- Facial pain or swelling
If you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it’s essential not to delay treatment because a tooth infection will not resolve independently. Without treatment, an infection will progressively worsen, cause further damage and discomfort, and can even result in eventual tooth loss.
What Happens During Root Canal Treatment in Mernda?
A root canal procedure is straightforward and will immediately relieve your discomfort since Dr Malik will numb the affected area around the tooth.
Next, he’ll carefully access and remove the diseased tissue from your tooth, ensuring it’s clean and infection-free before sealing it temporarily with a filling.
Once your tooth has had time to heal, it will need a permanent filling or crown to rebuild and strengthen it to ensure you enjoy all the functions you had before your tooth infection. Dr Malik will design the restoration that’s right for rebuilding your smile.
How Root Canal Treatment Benefits Your Smile and Dental Health
You may be surprised to learn about all the benefits a root canal provides:
- Immediate Relief: The anesthetic provides quick relief from your pain while eliminating the tooth infection and offers long-term relief.
- Reliability: A root canal is a reliable treatment with a high success rate in eliminating infection and preserving a natural tooth.
- Tooth Preservation: Keeping your natural tooth, if possible, is always our goal and a root canal allows us to save your tooth.
- Cost Effective: While a root canal may seem costly, it is not as expensive as losing and replacing a tooth.
- Aesthetics: When we rebuild your tooth with a crown, it also restores the aesthetics of your smile as the porcelain is custom-blended for a seamless finish.
Contact Universal Smiles Dental if You or a Loved One Is in Pain
We are here for our patients when they need us most! If you or a loved one is experiencing the constant pain accompanying a tooth infection, we welcome your call for prompt treatment and relief.
We also offer after-hours treatment for patients experiencing pain, discomfort or a tooth emergency.
MEET OUR DENTIST:
Dr Irfan Malik BDS, Grad Cert Clin Dent (Melb)
Dr Irfan Malik graduated in 2007 as a dentist, followed by a Graduate Certificate in clinical dentistry from the University of Melbourne in 2010. Since 2007, he’s worked in both public and private settings, gaining vast experience managing patients with complex dental needs.
“For me, dentistry is a passion, not a profession. I love what I do!” – Dr Irfan Malik
Dr Malik loves changing his patient’s lives through dentistry! He enjoys communicating with patients, explaining to them the condition of their teeth, and presenting them with treatment solutions and the pros …
We Can Help with Tooth Pain — Don't Wait to Call!
We Can Help with Tooth Pain — Don't Wait to Call!
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