Australian Endodontic Specialists

Patient guides

Plain-English guides on root canal treatment, recovery and saving your natural teeth.

What Happens During a Root Canal? What You Will Actually Feel, Stage by Stage A root canal is a six-stage procedure, typically completed in 60 to 90 minutes, that removes infected pulp tissue and saves the natural tooth.… Read guide → Why Expert Root Canal Treatment Is a Wise Investment A root canal performed by a qualified endodontic specialist preserves your natural tooth for longer, with strong documented success rates and a lower chance… Read guide → How Microscopic Root Canal Treatment Improves Outcomes Microscopic root canal treatment uses up to 25 times magnification to uncover hidden canals and microscopic fractures, giving patients up to 2.9 to 3.2… Read guide → Root Canal vs Tooth Extraction: How to Choose for the Long Term When a tooth can be saved, root canal treatment offers comparable or better long-term outcomes than extraction and implant replacement. You keep full bite… Read guide → Can My Cracked Tooth Be Saved? A Guide to Root Canals and Results A root canal is the standard treatment for a cracked tooth when the fracture reaches the internal pulp or causes persistent inflammation. While cracks… Read guide → Can I Avoid a Root Canal? Prevention and Early Intervention Tactics Once a tooth infection reaches the nerve (pulp), a root canal or extraction is usually unavoidable. Prevention is your best defence: Regular check-ups can… Read guide → 7 Soft Foods to Eat After Root Canal Treatment for a Faster Recovery Protecting your treated tooth for the first 48 hours is vital for successful healing. During this critical window, you should focus on highly nutritious,… Read guide → Root Canal Recovery Timeline  Most patients achieve full recovery within 1 to 2 weeks; with 80% reporting they are pain-free by day 3. Immediate: Expect numbness for 2 to 4… Read guide → 10 Signs You Need a Root Canal (And What to Do Next) This Article at a Glance Recognising the signs of a potential root canal need early is crucial for saving your tooth and avoiding complications.… Read guide → Why Do Root Canals Fail? Understanding the Need for Retreatments At a glance: Most root canal treatments heal well, but some do not. The usual causes are a missed or hard-to-reach canal, new decay… Read guide → Sedation Options for Your Root Canal: A Guide to Your Comfort Choices This Article at a Glance Can you be sedated for a Root Canal? Yes, you can be comfortably sedated for a root canal. The… Read guide → A Step-by-Step Guide to Modern Root Canal Therapy This Article at a Glance Modern root canal therapy is a routine, pain-relieving procedure designed to save your natural tooth by removing infected pulp,… Read guide →

Concerned about your tooth?

If you are in pain, we can usually see you for an assessment within 48 hours. That appointment covers diagnosis, pain relief and a clear plan for treatment, with treatment scheduled from there.

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