Root Canal (Endodontic) Treatment

At Fresh Dental Care, we believe it is far better to save and treat a tooth where possible. Endodontic treatment aids in saving injured or diseased teeth that may have required removal.

Endodontics is more commonly known as ‘Root Canal Therapy’ – the treatment of disease or infection found inside the tooth. It is used to salvage seriously infected teeth, which would otherwise have required extracting.

Root canal therapy saves teeth. A severely infected tooth in the past would have resulted in tooth removal. But nowadays the tooth is saved, and during a root canal treatment only the infected pulp is removed. The root canal is then cleaned and disinfected, the canal is then sealed and a filling is then placed to finish the treatment. In the majority of cases the tooth retains its functionality, durability and appearance.

The pulp of the tooth is located in the root canals and it is this area that contains the nerve tissues and blood needed to support the tooth through its development. It is for this reason why the infection is particularly painful and requires urgent treatment.

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Some symptoms which may highlight the need for endodontic treatment include:

  • Serious levels of tooth decay or an injury that causes an abscess or infection in the bone
  • The development of sensitivity when hot and cold food or drinks are consumed
  • Spontaneous pain or throbbing when biting

If you’re experiencing any of the above issues, we strongly recommend you schedule a consultation with our dental team today.


About Fresh Dental Care


Our Services

Cnr Queen & Victoria Streets, Grafton, NSW 2460

Parking available on street side.
Wheelchair ramp access available.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays.



Coffs Harbour

(02) 6651 1350

Suite 1 252 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450

Parking available on Barrie Street or at rear of building. Accessible parking and ramp access from carpark at rear of building.

Working Hours

Monday to Tuesday - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesday to Thursday - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Fridays - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays.

Macksville

(02) 6568 1335

1 Princess Street, Macksville, NSW 2447

Parking available on street side, all day parking available off Princess or MCKay Street. Accessible parking space and ramp available at rear of building (accessed through the lane way off river street).

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 5:30pm
Fridays - 9:00 to 1:30pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays