Root Canal Treatment
Relieve pain and save your natural tooth — often more comfortable than you’d expect.
If you have a severe toothache, sensitivity, or swelling, the inner part of your tooth — called the pulp — may be infected. Root canal treatment allows us to remove the infection, relieve pain, and save your natural tooth without needing to extract it.
We perform root canal therapy with modern techniques and a gentle, patient-focused approach. Despite its reputation, the procedure is often no more uncomfortable than getting a filling — most patients report feeling significant relief after treatment.
Here’s how it works: we carefully clean out the infected tissue inside the tooth, disinfect the canal space, and seal it to prevent reinfection. The tooth is then restored — usually with a crown — to ensure it remains strong and functional for years to come.
In pain right now? Don’t delay — book an emergency appointment today. Early treatment can prevent further damage.
Why might you need one?
Previous Trauma
An injury to the tooth can cause the nerve inside to die over time — sometimes without any pain at all.
Decay Reaching the Nerve
When decay progresses deep enough to reach the nerve, it can cause infection and pain.
Previous Deep Treatment
A previous filling placed close to the nerve can sometimes lead to nerve irritation. If this doesn’t settle — for example, pain that wakes you at night — a root canal may be needed.
Root canal treatment isn’t always the right answer. Wherever possible, saving your natural tooth is our preferred option — but sometimes a tooth has a genuinely poor long-term prognosis. In these cases, we won’t recommend sinking money into a root canal if the tooth isn’t likely to last you a reasonable amount of time. We’ll always be upfront with you about whether a tooth is a good candidate for treatment.
Transparent about cost
We know one of the biggest concerns when visiting the dentist is cost. We try to remove that uncertainty by being upfront and transparent with our pricing from the start.
A full root canal typically requires 1 to 4 visits, depending on the severity of the infection and how the tooth responds to treatment.
If you present with significant pain and infection, we may perform a same-day emergency extirpation — removing the nerve and infection and placing an antibiotic dressing inside the tooth to relieve pain, ahead of your full root canal treatment.
Emergencies happen when you least expect them. We offer Afterpay to help spread the cost of your emergency visit.
Final cost depends on which tooth is affected, how many canals it has, and how many visits are required. We’ll always confirm your specific quote before starting treatment.
Concerned about cost? We offer payment plans to help spread the cost of treatment.
Will you need a crown afterward?
Most root canal-treated teeth need a crown to stay strong long-term. Learn more about our crowns and bridges.
Root Canal FAQs
Does a root canal hurt?
It’s often no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. We use modern techniques and a gentle approach, and most patients report feeling significant relief once the infection has been treated. Some discomfort in the first few days to a week after treatment is normal as the area settles, and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
How do I know if I need a root canal?
Common signs include a severe toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers, swelling around the tooth, or pain when chewing. If you’re experiencing any of these, book an appointment so we can assess it.
Will I need a crown after a root canal?
Usually, yes. After treatment, the tooth is typically restored with a crown to keep it strong and functional for years to come.
Is it better to have a root canal or an extraction?
Wherever possible, we take a conservative approach and aim to save your natural tooth. A root canal keeps your natural tooth in place, which is generally better for your long-term oral health than an extraction.