Root Canal in Melbourne

The simplest way to avoid a root canal is to look after your teeth, have a good diet, as well as brushing and flossing your teeth daily. In addition, visiting your dentist twice yearly is essential so that if there’s any small dental infections we can pick it up and fix it with a filling before it gives you a toothache. 2 small xrays (bitewings) are also recommended every 1-2 years to detect small holes that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Root canals are usually not painful because the patient will be given a local anaesthetic. However, many patients have complained about previous bad experiences with root canals and the common reasons are:

1. They left the tooth too long and there is a huge abscess, in these cases it can be a challenge to numb up the tooth. At Lifestylesmiles our dentist will not continue unless you are sufficiently numbed up and comfortable, only time and additional anaesthetic can alleviate this problem.
2. The previous dentist was in a rush. When dentists are in a rush then this can also create negative experiences for the patient. So it is important to find the right dentist, a dentist who is gentle and compassionate is who you want to look after your teeth.

At Lifestylesmiles, our dentists are all experienced and trained to deal with the most anxious and phobic patients. It will also be helpful if patients come in as soon as possible when they realise there’s a problem, rather than waiting until the pain becomes unbearable, and an abscess develops.

Root canals are proven to be completely safe if done correctly. The most important aspect is for dentist to use a rubber dam at all times during root canal procedures. This will protect the tooth from being contaminated during the treatment by saliva, which contains thousands of bacteria and can affect the success of the root canal. In addition, the use of rubber dam also prevents patient from inhaling small instruments during the dental procedure, which is super important.

The average cost of root canal treatment in Melbourne is between $1,000 – $2,500 depending on the difficulty of the tooth and how many nerves the dentist will need to treat.

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Root canals are daily procedures dentists do and there’s nothing to be afraid of.

The procedure is carried out over 2 to 3 appointments over a few weeks, and during each session you will be given a local anaesthetic so the process is painless and comfortable.

The important factor for patient success is to see the dentist as soon as possible if you feel something is wrong with your tooth. Bad experiences can occur if you leave things too long and you have a big abscess or a really bad toothache because it can be challenging to numb up the tooth. In such cases you may be given temporary pain relief and antibiotics before tackling the procedure.