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Root canal treatment at Core Dental Group Caroline Springs

Core Dental Group Caroline Springs | 224-226 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 | (03) 9363 7888 | carolinesprings@coredental.com.au

Root canal treatment gets a bad reputation it doesn't deserve. At Core Dental Group Caroline Springs, the procedure is straightforward and, for most patients, genuinely comfortable. The team uses 3D CBCT imaging and digital X-rays to plan treatment precisely, which matters especially for cases that are more involved.

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment, also called endodontic therapy, is the most reliable way to save a tooth that has become infected or severely inflamed at its core. Inside every tooth is a pulp chamber containing nerves and blood vessels. When bacteria reach this pulp through deep decay, a fracture, or trauma, the result is often significant pain and, if left alone, a dental abscess.

The treatment removes the source of infection, cleans the tooth's internal canals, and seals them to prevent reinfection. With a dental crown placed afterwards, a root-canal-treated tooth can last a lifetime.

When is root canal treatment necessary?

You may need root canal treatment if you notice:

• A severe or persistent toothache, especially when eating or applying pressure
• Sensitivity to heat or cold that doesn't quickly resolve
• Swelling of the gum, jaw, or face around the affected tooth
• Tooth discolouration (darkening)
• A recurring spot or pimple on the gum
• Pain that wakes you at night

Worth knowing: a tooth can be infected without causing obvious pain, particularly in cases of chronic low-grade infection. The 3D CBCT imaging available exclusively at Core Dental Group Caroline Springs picks up these infections accurately, even when symptoms are subtle, and allows the team to plan treatment before things escalate.

Root canal treatment at Caroline Springs — what to expect

Root canal treatment is performed under local anaesthetic. You'll be numb and comfortable throughout.

Step-by-step:

1. Diagnosis and imaging — Digital X-rays and, where needed, CBCT 3D scanning assess the tooth and surrounding structures
2. Local anaesthetic — The area is thoroughly numbed
3. Pulp chamber access — A small opening is made to reach the internal canals
4. Pulp removal and canal cleaning — Infected tissue is removed; canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected
5. Canal filling — The cleaned canals are sealed with a biocompatible filling material
6. Crown placement — A dental crown protects the treated tooth and restores full bite function

Treatment generally takes one to three appointments.

Complex cases: specialist endodontist available

For more complex situations, including severely curved canals, re-treatment of previous root canal work, or extensive infections, Core Dental Group refers patients to specialist endodontists at the Collins Street Specialist Centre. Dr Greg Tilley (BDSc, FRACDS, MRACDS Endo), who has over 35 years of specialist endodontic experience, is available to Core Dental Group patients via referral. The practice handles the coordination for you.

Our multilingual team

Core Dental Group Caroline Springs is Melbourne's most multilingual dental practice. Clinicians on the team speak English, Arabic (Dr Sherin Gad), Bengali (Dr Anika Moyeed), and Farsi (Dr Shakiba Askary). The practice also has a specialist paediatric dentist, a specialist orthodontist, a dental prosthetist, and a dental hygienist on-site.

Book at Core Dental Group Caroline Springs

The practice is at CS Square, with free on-site parking, at 224-226 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs VIC 3023.

• Phone: (03) 9363 7888
• Email: carolinesprings@coredental.com.au
• National bookings: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au

HICAPS on-the-spot health fund claiming is available at every visit. Payright interest-free payment plans extend up to 30 months. Eligible children can be bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), and root canal treatment is a covered CDBS service.

Core Dental Group Caroline Springs — your local dental practice