Root Canals
Toothache or an infected tooth? Root canal treatment can remove infection and help save your natural tooth. Book a consultation with our Te Awamutu dentists.
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Relieve Tooth Pain and Help Save Your Natural Tooth
A painful or infected tooth does not always need to be removed. Root canal treatment can often save a tooth when the soft tissue inside it has become inflamed or infected.
At Te Awamutu General & Emergency Dental, we provide root canal treatment to remove infection from inside the tooth, relieve symptoms and restore the tooth so it can continue functioning.
If you have persistent toothache, pain when biting, swelling or a tooth that has become increasingly sensitive, book an assessment. We can identify what is causing the problem and explain whether root canal treatment, a filling, extraction or another treatment is the most appropriate option.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
Not every toothache needs root canal treatment, and some teeth that require treatment produce surprisingly few symptoms. Signs that should be assessed include:
- persistent or severe toothache
- pain when biting or chewing
- prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold
- swelling around a tooth or gum
- a pimple or recurring swelling on the gum
- darkening or discolouration of a tooth
- tenderness around the affected tooth
What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?
Our approach is straightforward: first we determine what is causing the problem, then we explain the available treatment options, expected costs and next steps so you can make an informed decision.
Our emergency dental service can assess urgent dental problems and help determine the next step.
Examination and Diagnosis
We will discuss what we have found and whether root canal treatment is suitable before treatment begins.
Cleaning the Root Canals
The inflamed or infected tissue is removed, and the canals are carefully cleaned and disinfected.
Filling and Sealing the Tooth
Once the canals have been prepared, they are filled and sealed to reduce the risk of bacteria re-entering the space.
Does Root Canal Treatment Hurt?
Root canal treatment is carried out using local anaesthetic to numb the tooth and surrounding area.
The tooth may feel tender or sensitive after treatment, particularly if there was significant inflammation or infection beforehand. Your dentist will explain what you can expect following your appointment and when you should contact us if symptoms do not settle as expected.
For patients who are nervous about dental treatment, ask us about our dental sedation options.
Have a Painful or Infected Tooth?
The sooner we understand what is causing the problem, the sooner we can discuss the right treatment. Book a root canal consultation with Te Awamutu General & Emergency Dental.
Root Canal Treatment in Te Awamutu
Don’t let tooth pain slow you down—get it treated with a simple filling.