All you need to know about Root Canal

What is a Root Canal?

Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed.

What happens during root canal treatment?

There’s no need to be worried if your dentist or endodontist prescribes a root canal procedure to treat a damaged or diseased tooth. Millions of teeth are treated and saved this way each year, relieving pain and making teeth healthy again.

Inside your tooth, beneath the white enamel and a hard layer called dentin, is a soft tissue called pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, which help grow the root of your tooth during its development. A fully developed tooth can survive without the pulp because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.

A modern root canal treatment is nothing like those old sayings! It’s very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your tooth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root canal is relatively painless and extremely effective. You’ll be back to smiling, biting and chewing with ease in no time.

Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages:

• Efficient chewing

• Normal biting force and sensation

• Natural appearance

• Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain

All About Root Canals

A root canal (also known as an endodontic treatment) is a serious procedure, but one that specialists handle every day. Before engaging in any type of dental work, it’s important to know the facts about root canals.

Does a root canal hurt?

Since patients are given anesthesia, a root canal isn’t more painful than a regular dental procedure, such as a filling or getting a wisdom tooth removed. However, a root canal is generally a bit sore or numb after the procedure, and can even cause mild discomfort for a few days.

How do you know if you need a root canal?

Root canals are needed for a cracked tooth from injury or genetics, a deep cavity, or issues from a previous filling. Patients generally need a root canal when they notice their teeth are sensitive, particularly to hot and cold sensations.

There are a few symptoms that mean you might need a root canal:

• Severe pain while chewing or biting

• Pimples on the gums

• A chipped or cracked tooth

• Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed

• Swollen or tender gums

• Deep decay or darkening of the gums

Can I go to school or work after getting a root canal?

Although you will most likely be numb for 2-4 hours following the procedure, most patients are able to return to school or work directly following a root canal. However, it is advised against eating until the numbness is completely gone.

How much does a root canal cost?

The cost varies depending on how complex the problem is and which tooth is affected. Molars are more difficult to treat; the fee is usually more. Most dental insurance policies provide some coverage for endodontic treatment.

Generally, endodontic treatment and restoration of the natural tooth are less expensive than the alternative of having the tooth extracted. An extracted tooth must be replaced with an implant or bridge to restore chewing function and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. These procedures tend to cost more than endodontic treatment and appropriate restoration.

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Dental Phobia or Pain Management? Pain Free Dentist is here to help

Dental phobia and dental anxieties can be crippling when that fear prevents you from seeking required treatment.

There are several kinds of dental phobias, but the most frequent phobia concerns needle injections and the pain they cause. Known as trypanophobia, the intense fear of needles can make people dread (both mentally and physically) even the sight of the device in question. Some dire conditions, like oral cancer, are time sensitive and need to be diagnosed early to be treated effectively, so it’s not just your oral health at stake, it’s your overall health.

 Many people are afraid of the dentist. This is one of the reasons why a great number of people tend to neglect their dental health.

At Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we understand this situation, which is why we offer pain free Sedation Dentistry for all major surgical procedures, Implant placement and wisdom teeth extractions. Modern medicine has advanced so much that patients are truly afforded pain free dental treatment.

Sedation Dentistry is used to provide a pain free and more relaxing experience during any dental treatment, especially during major dental surgeries.

With this service, you can be sure that you will be very comfortable and at ease during treatment. Although you will not be asleep, you will be in a deeply relaxed state. IV Sedation is a very safe procedure and after treatment you will feel refreshed and have little memory of the procedure, similar to waking after being asleep.

IV Sedation is delivered by a trained and experienced Anaesthetist. During sedation, our Anaesthetist is always with you. Your vital signs are monitored during your entire procedure. You are never alone.

Your safety and comfort is paramount to us. We will take you through every step of your procedure to ensure that you fully understand how IV Sedation is conducted and how it can help you.

At Pain Free Dentist we make it a point to ensure that every one of our patients feel comfortable and relaxed throughout their visit. Our dental practice has a warm and relaxed environment that will make you feel right at home.

If you are interested in our Sedation Dentistry services, please contact Pain Free Dentist Sydney today and schedule a consultation.

Making Pain Free Dentistry Accessible to all

The great thing about a painless injection is that it allows the dental practice to offer an in-demand service. Many dental-phobic patients might have severe conditions and want to visit their dental practices but avoid doing so due to their intense fears. Knowing that their dentists can ensure that they don’t feel the pain or the fear during treatment encourages them book appointments, which is a key way dentists help patients overcome their phobias. Here at Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we are really good at it.

The dental practice has changed drastically in the digital age, and there are many more practices per one location of a city or town. As a result, it can be difficult for a single practice to attract and retain patients who desperately need treatment, but who avoid appointments because of their phobias. However, requesting your dentist consider acquiring a painless injection can go miles, as not every dentist can do pain free injection.

No Longer Defined by Fear

At the end of the day, dentistry that is defined by comfort means that your health is taken care of. We want to be able to assure we nip any conditions that could turn dire in the bud, and doing so we can help as many dental-phobia patients as possible. We can provide several methods of sedation. Just call us and make a booking to ascertain the level of sedation required. We require a consultation prior to any sedation bookings. As treatment time and procedures as well as medical conditions are pre-requisites to determining a treatment plan. On your first visit, the dentist will have a chat with you, and look into your mouth with just a mouth mirror. Do not worry, no sharp instruments are used on this visit. We will do a thorough examination and take a few x-rays to determine a diagnosis of your issues so that the sedation session can be effectively planned.

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What is Dental Implant? Do I need it?

Dental implants are an easy way to replace missing teeth or dentures using modern technology and materials. They are perfect if you have dentures or are missing many of your natural teeth.

What is dental implants?

Dental implants can support a whole arch of teeth using only four implants. This can be used on either the upper or lower jaw and immediately replaces missing teeth which not only look and feel similar to your natural teeth, but function normally also.

How does dental implant work?

Dental implant consists of titanium implants inserted into each jaw. These implants act as a foundation for a bridge. A fixed set of teeth, which will look like your natural teeth, can then be added to the implants replacing your teeth.

If you have some bone loss, dental implant can still be used as a good solution. When the posterior implants are tilted 45 degrees, it reduces the need for a bone grafting and can provide you with a set of teeth virtually indistinguishable from your set of natural teeth. All-on-4 procedures take advantage of the denser bone that often remains in various parts of the jaw. This positioning is angled so it avoids the nerve canal in the lower jaw and sinus cavities in the upper jaw.

Dental Implant procedures

Before you have surgery, you will need to have one or two appointments with us so the oral surgeon and restorative dentist can develop a treatment plan for you. This may involve taking X-rays, photos, impressions and other measurements.
Following this consultation process, you will be scheduled for surgery implantation. Here, your new teeth will be fitted and adjusted within a 24-hour period, even if extractions are necessary. You will be sedated during this procedure, usually using an IV drip.

You may need to return for check-ups in the next few months to ensure the replacement teeth fit properly. At the six-month mark, your gums should have fully healed and your implants fused to the natural bone.

Is Dental implant right for me?

Dental implant treatment is typically recommended for patients who need to replace the majority of their natural teeth. They are also usually good for patients with low bone volume who cannot have a bone graft due to health conditions such as diabetes or osteoporosis.

We will first give you an appointment to evaluate your current dental health. He or she will also give you some advice about the treatment options that will best fulfill your needs.

Benefits of Dental Implant

Dental implants are a good treatment for patients that need to replace virtually all of their natural teeth. The procedure has a high success rate and can virtually eliminate the need for bone grafting which is an invasive, uncomfortable and costly procedure.

The procedure is generally quick (around one to two hours long) and you will have full function afterwards as opposed to traditional dental implants that require multiple visits over 3-6 months to complete

The result will be natural-looking teeth that work effectively and efficiently.

Aftercare

After your surgery you may need to come in for check-ups to ensure everything is in order. However, your new implants will function naturally from the day you leave the practice. We will advise you about how to care for your implants, but this is very easy and it is not hard to keep them clean.

Anxious patients

If you are anxious about your surgery or treatment, make sure you talk to us about your needs so he or she can make you feel more comfortable. Remember, you will be sedated during the surgery so you won’t feel pain or stress.

Dental Implant costs

If you want correct quote for your dental implants and further information considering payments plans, it is best to speak directly with us.

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