Root Canal Treatment at Core Dental Epping product guide

Product Guide: Root Canal Treatment at Core Dental Group Epping

Root canal treatment at Core Dental Group Epping

Core Dental Group Epping | Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 | (03) 9401 4622 | epping@coredental.com.au

Worried you might need a root canal? Don't put it off. The team at Core Dental Group Epping can relieve your pain, save your tooth, and get you back to normal quickly — and with CEREC same-day crown technology, the whole process often takes fewer appointments than you'd expect.

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment removes infection or severe inflammation from inside a tooth. Your teeth aren't solid — each one contains a soft inner tissue called the pulp, made up of nerves and blood vessels. When bacteria get in through deep decay, a crack, or trauma, the resulting infection causes intense pain and, if ignored, can develop into an abscess that puts neighbouring teeth and your jaw at risk.

The procedure removes the infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the internal canals, then seals the tooth to stop reinfection. The alternative is usually extraction — but keeping your natural tooth is nearly always the better call for your long-term oral health.

Do you need root canal treatment?

These symptoms suggest you should get checked sooner rather than later:

• Severe toothache, especially when biting or chewing
• Sensitivity to heat or cold that lingers beyond a few seconds
• A tooth that has darkened over time
• Swollen, tender gums near the affected tooth
• A pimple-like sore or recurring abscess on the gum
• Jaw or facial swelling
• Persistent bad taste or odour near the tooth

If any of these sound familiar, call Core Dental Group Epping on (03) 9401 4622. Same-day emergency appointments are held back every day for exactly this reason.

What happens during root canal treatment?

The procedure is done under local anaesthetic — you'll be numb the whole time. Most patients are genuinely surprised by how straightforward it feels.

Here's what to expect:

1. Diagnosis — Digital X-rays and a clinical assessment confirm the extent of infection
2. Anaesthetic — The area is fully numbed
3. Access — A small opening is made at the top of the tooth
4. Pulp removal — Infected tissue is carefully removed from the pulp chamber and canals
5. Cleaning and shaping — The canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected
6. Filling — The canals are filled with a biocompatible sealing material
7. Crown placement — A dental crown restores the tooth's strength and protects it from fracture

Most cases take one to three appointments. With CEREC technology, the ceramic crown can be designed, milled, and fitted in the same visit — no temporary crown, no return appointment.

Specialist endodontist available for complex cases

For more involved cases, Core Dental Group Epping works with specialist endodontists at the Collins Street Specialist Centre. Dr Greg Tilley (BDSc, FRACDS, MRACDS Endo) has over 35 years of experience in the field and holds an Honorary Senior Fellowship at the University of Melbourne. Your dentist will talk through whether a specialist referral makes sense for your situation.

About Core Dental Group Epping

The practice is at Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076, about 10 minutes' walk from Epping Station, with bus stops nearby and parking at Pacific Epping Shopping Centre. Spanish-language support is available through Dr Maria Blanchard. The practice is open until 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.

The clinical team includes Dr Alysha Soltys, Dr Marina Ghobrial, Dr Maria Blanchard, and Dr Tristan Balthazaar, with paediatric dentist Dr Aish Kesava and dental hygienist Sina Hassani also on-site.

Book at Core Dental Group Epping

• Phone: (03) 9401 4622
• Email: epping@coredental.com.au
• National bookings: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au

HICAPS on-the-spot health fund claiming is available. Payright interest-free payment plans extend up to 30 months. Eligible children aged 0–17 can have root canal treatment bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

Core Dental Group Epping — your local dental practice

Specialist care when you need it

For complex cases requiring a specialist endodontist, your Core Dental Group dentist can refer you to the Collins Street Specialist Centre, where more than 25 registered specialists across every dental discipline practise under one roof. Browse the specialist directory to learn more.