22 JUNE 2021

Save Your Natural Tooth with Pain-Free Advanced Root Canal Treatment

A root canal can save a badly damaged tooth, and advanced laser root canal treatment can do it painlessly with a routine procedure and fast recovery.

Laser root canal treatment is minimally invasive because it uses a focused light beam (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) to target infected or decayed tissue in tooth pulp – the most important part of a tooth, consisting of blood vessels, large nerves and connective tissue.

The procedure is so straightforward that it typically takes only about 30 minutes in a single appointment.

When You Might Need Root Canal Treatment

Unlike a traditional root canal, pain-free laser dentistry is done without a drill and gives your dentist greater precision and control over the procedure.

A root canal is often necessary to fix a cracked tooth or a tooth with deep decay. You may need a root canal to repair damage to tooth pulp caused by:

Decay that has penetrated the outer layers of your tooth.
A physical blow to a tooth.
Repeated dental work on the same tooth.

Without treatment, a root canal disorder can result in a tooth abscess that can spread infection to other areas of your body, posing a serious risk to your overall health. If pulp is destroyed, it cannot regenerate, and the affected tooth will have to be removed.

Symptoms of a Root Canal Problem

The most obvious symptom of a root canal issue is pain, which can be moderate to severe, fluctuating over the course of a day. Other indications you might need a root canal include:

Swollen and tender gums.
Dark-coloured gums.
Tooth discoloration – a sign that the nerve is dying.
Oversensitivity to hot or cold drinks and food.
Sore, swollen gums.

In some cases, there may be no apparent symptoms of a root canal problem.

Why Root Canal Patients Choose Laser Treatment

Many people with a serious tooth problem look to laser root canal treatment because of its many advantages over a regular root canal.

These benefits include:

Instant relief from the pain of a diseased tooth.
100 percent pain-free procedure.
Preserving more healthy structure of the affected tooth.
Limiting the need for local anaesthesia.
No distressing sensations associated with drill use.

After the procedure, you should get less discomfort and bleeding, and there’s less risk of infection. It’s a good idea to avoid sticky or crunchy foods for a while after treatment. Any minor discomfort can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief medication.

In the longer term, it’s important to keep up a good routine of oral hygiene and get regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings.

Laser Root Canal Cost

A root canal can provide a more affordable alternative to having a tooth replaced with a dental implant.

The cost of laser root canal treatment varies in the same way that no two teeth are exactly the same.

Factors that affect laser root canal treatment include:

Level of infection.
Tooth position.
Number of tooth roots.
Complexities of the procedure.

Pricing at Laser Root Canal Treatment in Sydney starts from $950, with interest-free payment plans to spread the cost over several months from $35 a week.

Making Your Decision

If you have significant tooth decay, a dentist experienced in advanced tooth restoration can help you decide for sure whether a root canal or an implant is right for you.

If root canal treatment is your best option, it will also save you money as well as preserve your natural tooth – a laser root canal costs around $950 while a dental implant will typically set you back about $3,000.

Need help deciding which option is best for you? Give us a call and our friendly staff will be happy to help you out!