Overcoming Fear Of The Dentist
Not all dental patients are happy when they hear that they require root canal treatment. Oftentimes, they become worried and scared because they think the procedure is painful. The good news is root canal treatment is virtually pain-free, thanks to modern technology.
The advancements in dentistry have created many changes for dental professionals and patients alike, from cosmetic dental procedures to restorative treatments. Modern techniques for sanitary procedures and pain management have lessened most of the trauma and anxiety to negligible levels. Thus, there’s no reason to be afraid with the procedure, especially if it means saving your tooth from extraction.
The Goal of Root Canal Treatment
The root canal treatment consists of removal of infected pulp from the anterior of the tooth, cleaning and reshaping of the root canal space, filling the space with a permanent, inert material, and placement of a permanent dental crown to the top of the tooth.
The main goal of this procedure is to stop the infection while allowing the biological tooth to remain in place. The tooth that requires treatment has lost a large portion of its structure. Thus, after the treatment, the tooth dries out internally as it lacks nerves and blood vessels. This causes the tooth to become more brittle and susceptible to fracturing. A dental crown is used to fortify the physical strength of the tooth.
Your Mernda dentist understands that root canal therapy or crown replacement is a dental procedure not loved by many patients; however, both treatments have been improved and streamlined to lessen as much as possible the procedure’s amount of time and discomfort.
Pre-existing Crown and Root Canal Therapy
Several studies have shown that the chances of needing root canal treatment on a tooth with a pre-existing dental crown are not an uncommon occurrence. Whatever causes the teeth to require dental crowns are often the very same reasons the root canals become pus-filled. At United Smiles, we take ultimate care in every phase of the crown replacement procedure in order to ensure that your dental crown will be trouble-free.
There is no need to remove the crown to perform root canal therapy if it is properly fitted and is in good shape. However, if the crown is poorly manufactured or improperly attached, this causes plaque and harmful bacteria to accumulate around edges of the crown or even under it. This makes the crown become loose and disconnected from the tooth. It can also lead to internal infection and the need for root canal treatment.
If you are worried about the integrity of an artificial crown, visit our dental practice and we can check it out for you. At United Smiles, we only use the most modern dental technology available and apply the highest standards when it comes to root canal treatment and dental crown replacement.
Visit your Mernda Dentist for High-Quality Root Canal Treatment Procedure
At United Smiles, we assure that you and your family get the finest and longest lasting dental treatment possible. Our dental professional are diligent in detecting any oral health issues at the earliest stages to keep all dental procedures to a minimum. We provide gentle and efficient root canal treatment as well as dental crown procedures using the highest quality materials and performed with the utmost skill and proficiency.
United Smiles is conveniently located in the heart of Mernda Village, serving patients from Doreen, Beveridge, Whittlesea, Mernda and from all Melbourne metro areas. Our dental office includes ample parking available at the rear of the building. Wheel chair access is also available from the front of the building and all of our surgeries have been built to accommodate this.
For HCF and CBHS, claim your PAY NO GAP OFFER on dental check-up and clean. Bulk Bill Child Benefit Schedule Up to $1,000. To know more about our dental offers, book your appointment online or call us on (03) 8682 8658.
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