Do I need root canal treatment?
If you have tooth pain, sensitive teeth, swollen gums or other unusual symptoms, our dentists in Brisbane will give you a complete oral health assessment to try to identify the cause. This may include dental x-rays to give us a more detailed look at your teeth and determine if you're suitable for root canal treatment.
You may need a root canal if the centre of your tooth (the pulp) has become infected or damaged as a result of tooth decay, tooth wear or an injury. If you don't treat an infected tooth root in time, the tooth may become too badly damaged to save and the infection could spread to the surrounding teeth.
If a tooth is already too severely damaged to repair, we may have to recommend tooth extraction and replacement.
What does root canal treatment involve?
If you decide root canal treatment is right for you, our Dentists will develop your personalised treatment plan. This treatment is performed under local anaesthesia, or we can offer other sedation options.
Root canal treatment has 4 stages:
Is a root canal painful?
It's a common misconception that getting a root canal treatment is painful. In fact, this treatment removes the infected nerve of your tooth which takes away the pain and discomfort. After a root canal, your treated tooth will no longer have the same sensitivity to pressure or temperature.
What are the risks?
We'll take steps to prevent infection during your treatment and Dr Mo has a very high success rate with root canal patients. However, we'll still tell you about the possible risks and side-effects before you agree to the treatment.
If your gum or face becomes swollen after your treatment, this can usually be managed with over-the-counter medication. We recommend that you avoid eating overly hard, crunchy or sticky foods while your temporary crown is in place, as this could cause it to become damaged or dislodged.
If the treated tooth becomes infected again, we may be able to perform another root canal treatment or it may need to be extracted. We recommend that you visit us every 6 months for a comprehensive oral health assessment so we can check that your teeth and gums are healthy.
What does a root canal cost?
We can give you a quote for root canal treatment after we've examined your mouth and developed your treatment plan. This also includes the cost of a custom crown to seal your tooth.
We can also discuss insurance claims and the payment plans we offer to help make the root canal cost more affordable.
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Costs for Root Canal Treatment in Brisbane
Item number |
Procedure |
Cost From |
415 |
Root canal preparation - one canal |
$260 |
416 |
Root canal preparation - each additional canal |
$130 |
417 |
Root canal obturation - one canal |
$260 |
418 |
Root canal obturation - each additional canal |
$130 |
Every tooth is different and needs to be seen and x-rayed to have an accurate quote. Teeth have different numbers of canals that need to be treated. Generally front teeth (incisors and canines have one canal), Premolar (one to two canals), Molars (3-5 canals)
Talk to our Root Canal Expert Dentists in Brisbane
Book a consultation at your local Swish Dental clinic for more information about root canal treatment to help you decide if it's right for you.
Call our Everton Park clinic on (07) 3355 1422 or Mitchelton on (07) 3354 3341.