Root canal therapy, despite what you might have heard, is a straightforward treatment that aims to save your tooth and eliminate dental pain.
If you have a tooth root infection, you’ll notice some or all of the following symptoms:
- Toothache or growing sensitivity
- Jaw or facial swelling
- A bump or blister on the gum
- Tooth discolouration or darkening
Remember, you don’t have to have every symptom to be diagnosed with a tooth root infection, so we encourage you to report oral changes to your Roseville dentist.
Root Canal Therapy Steps
A root canal infection is often a dental emergency, particularly when accompanied by pain and swelling.
These are the steps:
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Administering local anaesthesia
- Clearing the infection from your canal
- Rinsing the root chambers
- Closing the tooth temporarily
After a few weeks, you return to our dental clinic for a tooth-coloured filling or dental crown.
We only use a filling if the tooth infection is emerging and does not compromise the tooth's structure. In most cases, you’ll need a custom dental crown.
Root Canal Costs in Roseville: Pricing at a Glance
Unfortunately, root infections can spread to neighbouring teeth. If you wait to see the dentist, you may need more than one treatment.
A single root canal costs about $950. Two root canals typically cost around $1,250. Three root canals cost about $1550, and four root canals cost about $1850, and so on.
Your final price may fall outside these estimates, based on your unique case and circumstances.
Lower Your Tooth Infection Risks with Healthy Habits
You can lower your risk of root infections by visiting your Roseville dentist every six months, brushing and flossing at least twice daily, and adopting a diet low in sugar and acidity.
For more information about our dental treatments and services, or to book an appointment with our dentist, we welcome your call on (02) 8358 4048.