Burwood Dental Centre

A root canal treatment is used to restore the health of a tooth's inside after it has been damaged. It's also known as endodontic therapy. The operation entails drilling a hole in the tooth and removing the soft centre, often known as the dental pulp. The dental pulp is made up of connective tissue, nerves, and blood vessels that extend into the tooth's roots. Once the pulp is removed, the space is filled and sealed. The crown, or chewing surface of the tooth, may also need to be replaced if necessary. What can we expect from Root Canal Treatment Burwood ? Exam and X-rays: During your initial appointment, the dentist will take an x-ray of your tooth to identify the shape of the root canals and whether there is any infection in the bone surrounding the tooth. They may also give you medicine to help you with the inflammation in your tooth. Decay removal and infection clearance: The following visit begins with the application of a local anaesthetic to numb the surrounding tiss