Understanding when and why specific dental procedures are necessary is crucial. This is the best way to ensure that you seek vital care as promptly as possible to restore and preserve your bite and smile's form, function and aesthetics.
To this end, we’re looking at the symptoms and conditions that may necessitate a root canal.
Why Is a Root Canal Necessary?
A variety of factors can bring about the need for a root canal. The most common include:
- Severe tooth decay — When tooth decay is left untreated and extends into the tooth’s internal pulp, removing the infected tissue via root canal therapy relieves the pain of infection and inflammation and can help save the natural tooth’s structure.
- Impact or traumatic injury — A direct blow to a tooth can cause breakage or damage to the pulp. Root canal therapy can relieve inflammation or infection in these cases and help salvage the tooth.
- Wear from repeated dental work — Repeated exposure to dental procedures like fillings or crown placements can compromise a tooth’s pulp over time, necessitating a root canal.
Root Canal Therapy in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
If you’re looking for a dentist in Coffs Harbour, NSW, with experience and expertise in guiding patients of all ages through the root canal process, from diagnosis to aftercare, contact me, Dr Justin Ward, BDSc, MClinDENT, and our friendly and helpful team at Arthur Street Dental to arrange a consultation.