Root Canal Treatment Specialists in Gisborne
Dental pain can be relentless and exhausting but the good news is that a root canal treatment can often solve the problem and save your tooth. Have you felt that deep throbbing ache that keeps you awake at night? Maybe you’ve been unable to eat or drink anything, whether it’s hot or cold, hard or soft. Life can be miserable when you’re in constant dental pain. If your tooth’s nerve is damaged or infected, you may need help from a root canal specialist. The good news is our root canal therapy is designed to be pain-free and comfortable from start to finish.
When the inside of your tooth gets infected, pressure builds up inside the hard shell of your tooth and jaw bone. This infection can cause severe pain and can even spread if left untreated. Seeing a specialist for root canal treatment early can relieve this pain and help you keep your natural tooth. If the infection is severe and causing sudden pain, we may also see you for emergency dental care.
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What are the common causes of a dental infection?
A cavity that has spread deep into a tooth can allow bacteria to infect the nerve and blood supply inside.
Trauma or accidents, like falling off a scooter or taking a knock to the mouth during sport, can damage the internal tooth structure and lead to infection. That’s why we always recommend helmets and mouthguards for contact sports.
Old repairs, such as white dental fillings, can also break down over time. If a filling or restoration wears out, it can give bacteria an entry point to reach the nerve and cause an infection.
What is a root canal treatment and how does it get rid of a dental infection?
When the nerve inside your tooth becomes infected, the diseased tissue fills the tiny nerve chamber and root canal that runs through the tooth root. This narrow space, no wider than a full stop on a page, can cause relentless pain once bacteria get inside.
A root canal specialist cleans out this space with precise, gentle instruments and disinfectant liquids. Medication is then placed inside to remove remaining bacteria. This gives your own immune system time to heal and protect your tooth.
A complete root canal Gisborne treatment usually takes two to three visits. This allows enough time for the medication and your body’s immune system to do their work properly. If your tooth needs more support after treatment, we may recommend a dental crown to strengthen and protect it for the long term.
What will I feel during root canal therapy?
All root canal therapy is done with local anaesthetic, so you’ll feel numbness and usually no pain. Your comfort comes first. We allow plenty of time to make sure you are properly numb before we begin. This means no surprise discomfort and allows our team to do their best work.
Before your visit, we usually suggest having a light meal about an hour beforehand. After treatment, a soft diet is best for the rest of the day.
To make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed, we can even pop on an episode of your favourite Netflix show so you feel at ease while your root canal specialist works to save your tooth. Many of our family dentistry patients love knowing they can get caring, gentle treatment close to home.
