Root Canal Treatment at Margaret River Dental

 

Save Your Natural Tooth with Gentle, Modern Root Canal Care

At Margaret River Dental, we believe that keeping your natural teeth is always the best option for long-term oral health. When a tooth becomes infected or severely decayed, root canal treatment can often save it — relieving pain and preventing the need for extraction.

Our caring dental team uses the latest techniques and equipment to make root canal therapy as comfortable and efficient as possible.

What Is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment (also known as endodontic therapy) is a procedure used to treat infection inside a tooth. The infection occurs in the pulp — the inner tissue containing nerves and blood vessels.

During treatment, the infected pulp is carefully removed, the root canals are cleaned and disinfected, and the space is then filled and sealed to prevent reinfection.

This treatment allows you to keep your natural tooth, maintain proper chewing function, and restore your smile.

Signs You Might Need a Root Canal:

Persistent or severe toothache

Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers

Swelling or tenderness around a tooth

A darkened or discoloured tooth

Gum abscess or small pimple-like bump near the tooth

If you have any of these symptoms, it’s important to see a dentist promptly. Early treatment can relieve pain and save your tooth.

The Root Canal Procedure

  1. Diagnosis & X-rays – We’ll examine your tooth and take digital X-rays to locate the infection.

  2. Local Anaesthetic – The tooth and surrounding area are numbed for a comfortable experience.

  3. Cleaning the Canals – Infected pulp tissue is removed, and the root canals are cleaned and shaped.

  4. Sealing the Tooth – The cleaned canals are filled with a special material to prevent reinfection.

  5. Restoration – In most cases, a dental crown is placed over the tooth to strengthen and protect it long term.

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

  • Saves your natural tooth

  • Relieves pain and infection

  • Restores normal chewing and function

  • Prevents spread of infection to other teeth or bone

  • Cost-effective alternative to extraction and replacement

Your Comfort Is Our Priority

Many patients are surprised at how comfortable root canal treatment can be with modern techniques and local anaesthetic. Our team at Margaret River Dental takes extra care to ensure your experience is gentle, relaxed, and stress-free.

We also provide sedation options for anxious patients — please ask our team about these when booking.

Book a Consultation

If you’re experiencing tooth pain or have been told you may need a root canal, we’re here to help. Our experienced dentists will assess your tooth, explain your options, and recommend the best treatment plan for you.

📞 Call Margaret River Dental on 9757 2010 or book online to schedule your appointment today.