Root Canal Therapy

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Root Canal Therapy St Ives

Root Canal Therapy at St Ives Smiles

Are you experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity, particularly to heat? It might be time to consider root canal therapy. At St Ives Smiles, we specialise in treating teeth that have become infected due to decay, trauma, or repeated dental procedures. Root canal therapy involves carefully removing the infected nerve, then disinfecting and sealing the tooth to preserve it and restore its function. This procedure helps avoid tooth extraction, maintaining your natural smile and bite.

Meet Your Dentist

Dr. Jeremy Hockey, known for his expertise from his time as a clinical demonstrator at the University of Melbourne’s Endodontic Clinic, leads our treatments, ensuring high standards and effective outcomes. For particularly complex cases, we collaborate with specialised endodontists to ensure the best care.

FAQs About Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is a dental procedure aimed at treating infection within the central part of a tooth, saving the tooth and relieving pain.
Symptoms like severe toothache, prolonged sensitivity to hot stimuli, and swollen gums/abscess can indicate the need for a root canal.
Thanks to modern anaesthesia and pain management techniques, the procedure is typically no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed.
The procedure saves your natural tooth, prevents the spread of infection, and avoids the need for tooth extraction.
In cases where a root canal isn’t viable, we may recommend extraction followed by options like implants or bridges to restore functionality. For more information or to discuss whether root canal therapy is right for you, book a consultation today. Let us help you preserve your smile with care and precision.

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For more information or to discuss whether root canal therapy is right for you, book a consultation today. Let us help you preserve your smile with care and precision.
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