Expert Root Canal Treatments and Care in Sydney At Hyde Park Dental Care, we pride ourselves on offering expert root canal treatments and care right here in the heart of Sydney. Our skilled team of professional dentists understands the importance of ensuring your comfort throughout the root canal process. With precision and expertise, we administer root canal treatments tailored to address you. From diagnosis to treatment and aftercare, our commitment to excellence ensures that you receive top-tier care, restoring your dental health. Gentle and Effective Root Canal Treatments Understanding the importance of preserving natural teeth, root canal treatments offered at our Sydney CBD practice address infections in the tooth’s nerve tissue without the need for extraction. What Is a Root Canal Treatment? Traditionally if the nerve tissue of a tooth became infected the whole tooth would have to be extracted. A root canal treatment addresses this issue by simply removing the infected nerve tissue, therefore saving the natural tooth from extraction. What Causes Root Canals? Your tooth can get infected via tooth decay, a dental injury that has gone untreated, or periodontal disease. The tooth is made up of three main layers which include: The Enamel: This is the outer protective layer of your tooth and is made up of one of the hardest materials in the human body; however, it is not immune to damage. With poor oral health habits tooth decay can erode the enamel and reach the inner layers of the tooth. The Dentine: This is the softer middle layer that is vital to support the structure of the enamel. The Pulp: This is the softest layer of your tooth and is made up of blood vessels and nerves. This is what can become infected, and if not treated, the infection may move down the tooth root to the jaw. To prevent infection in the tooth moving down to the jaw (which can cause much pain and discomfort), we use root canal treatments to remove the infected tissue and restore health to the tooth. The only other alternative is to extract the tooth to remove the risk of further infection. Will my root canal treatment hurt? Contrary to popular belief, root canal therapy should not cause any more discomfort than that of a normal dental filling procedure as it is performed under local anaesthetic to minimise any sensations of pain. Our dentists take extra care during more invasive treatments to ensure your comfort, especially for anxious patients. With a strong focus on gentle dentistry, we go above and beyond to make your experience with us as smooth, easy and painless as possible. Recognising Tooth Infection Sign Toothache is not normal and if you experience pain with any of the following symptoms it is important to book an appointment for a root canal at our Sydney dental practice as soon as possible: Swelling of the gums or face Toothache and sensitivity Tenderness when chewing Trauma to the tooth or jaw Deep tooth decay Severe gum disease At Hyde Park Dental Care we are here for you, and if you experience dental pain please don’t wait to ‘see how it goes’ – Call us for a root canal treatment in Sydney and our team will help in relieve you of your dental pain. Ready to restore your oral health? Same Day Emergency Appointments, Including After Hours, call 02 9267 9526 Book online now Don’t forget to share this via Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and LinkedIn.