Comfortable, Safe, and Effective
Root Canal Treatment.
Root Canal Treatment
At My Gentle Dentist, we make root canal treatment comfortable and stress-free using advanced techniques and effective local anaesthesia. The procedure relieves pain, stops infection from spreading, and preserves your natural tooth. To strengthen and protect the tooth, a filling or crown is usually placed afterward.
With gentle care and experienced hands, we’re here to help you regain a healthy, pain-free smile—because saving your natural teeth is always the best option when possible.
Common Symptoms
You May Experience

Pain And Swelling

Prolonged Sensitivity To Hot or Cold

Tenderness Upon Pressure - Chewing Or Touch

Discolouration Of The Tooth

Pus Drainage

Discolouration Of The Tooth
Why Choose
My Gentle Dentist for Root Canal Treatment
Experienced Root Canal Dentists
Our dentists are highly trained in root canal treatment, focusing on precision, safety, and preserving your natural tooth.
Advanced Treatment Technology
We use modern equipment and techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis, efficient treatment, and minimal discomfort.
Personalised Treatment Approach
Each root canal is carefully planned based on your condition to achieve the best possible outcome.
Gentle, Pain-Managed Care
Your comfort comes first. We use effective local anaesthesia and a calm approach for a stress-free experience.
Tooth-Saving, Long-Lasting Results
Root canal treatment helps eliminate infection while maintaining the strength and function of your natural tooth.
Comprehensive Restorative Solutions
From root canal therapy to final restorations like crowns, we provide complete care under one roof.
Trusted by Our Patients
Patients rely on us for reliable treatment, compassionate care, and results that restore comfort and confidence.
Flexible Payment Plan Options Available
Freqently Asked Question's
Root canal treatment is designed to:
- Eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal
- Prevent reinfection of the tooth, and
- Save the natural tooth.
NOTE: A“root canal” is not a treatment, but part of a tooth.
When you undergo a root canal:
- The inflamed or infected pulp is removed
- The inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned / disinfected, and
- Then filled and sealed.
Most often root canal is done so that the patient can retain both a:
- Functional, and
- Cosmetic look.
Dead nerves are considered non-vital. Even then, it is possible for bacteria to accumulate in the nerve and cause an infection.

More on Root Canal Treatment
Root canal is the hollow section of a tooth that contains the:
- Nerve tissue
- Blood vessels, and
- Other cells (also known as the pulp).
A tooth consists of a:
- Crown, and
- Roots.
The crown is mainly above the gum, while the roots are below it. The roots attach the tooth to the jawbone. Inside the crown and the root(or the root canal) is the pulp. The pulp nourishes the tooth and provides moisture to the surrounding material. The nerves in the pulp sense hot and cold temperatures as pain.
A root canal is often preferred over tooth extraction because a root canal works on fixing your natural tooth so that it can remain in place.
The Benefits include:
You get to preserve you own tooth for the next 10–15 years**
- You avoid having a missing tooth which can cause a myriad of problems
- You retain your biting capabilities, and
- Much more.
Root Canal Treatment Success:
Root canal has an extremely high success rate of 90-95% (considering treatment could be performed successfully without complications).
Note:
Root canal might not always be an option, depending on the
damage that a tooth has incurred.
** Individual circumstances may vary the outcome
All About Root Canals
There is no need to worry if your My Gentle Dentist prescribes a root canal procedure to treat a damaged or diseased tooth. Thousands of teeth across Australia are treated and saved this way each year, relieving pain and making teeth healthy again.
3 Important Root Canal Facts
- Root canal therapy is used to remove nerves from the pulp of a tooth.
- Root canal therapy is thought to be a very painful but is ultimately a pain-relieving treatment.
- Root canal therapy is called endodontic therapy, which means inside the tooth. However, the term “root canal” has come to be commonly used to talk about the procedure.
You will be given anaesthesia to ensure maximum comfort. You will not feel anything when the procedure is being performed.
Note: A root canal is generally a mildly sore after the procedure and may cause mild discomfort for a few days.
Root canals are needed for a:
- Cracked tooth from injury or genetics
- A deep cavity, or
- Issues from a previous filling.
Note: Patients generally need a root canal when they notice their teeth are sensitive–particularly to hot and cold sensations.
Symptoms you might need a root canal include:
- Severe pain while chewing or biting
- Pimples/ Swelling (around the teeth) on the gums
- A chipped or cracked tooth
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed
- Swollen or tender gums
- Deep decay or darkening of the gums
- Pain coming from a particular tooth bothering sleep at night. And much more.
Always: Consult with one our My Gentle Dentists highly experienced Dentists before deciding whether Root Canal Treatment is the best option for you.
Most patients are able to return to work directly following a root canal. Although you may be numb for 2-4 hours following the procedure. Note: Advised against eating until the numbness is completely gone.
Costs vary depending on how complex the problem is, and which tooth is affected.
But: Root canal is a less costly option than having a tooth removed and replaced with a partial denture/bridge/ implant + crown.