Our experienced dental team provides comfortable, gentle root canal therapy to alleviate your discomfort and save your natural tooth.

Root Canal Treatment

When tooth pain wakes you up in the middle of the night or makes it difficult to eat your favourite foods, that’s your body telling you something isn’t right. No one wants to hear that they need a root canal, but you might be surprised to learn that the root canal procedure actually eliminates your tooth pain and can save your tooth from extraction.

At Best St. Dental, we realise root canal therapy has a bad reputation, but we offer gentle, comfortable treatment in our Wagga Wagga dental clinic.

So, if you need a root canal, we’re here to answer your questions and provide the quality care you deserve.

What Is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a common dental procedure aimed at restoring a damaged or infected tooth. If bacteria enter the inner pulp of your tooth, it can cause pain and swelling, and a root canal is an effective way to remove the infected tissue and clean out the inside of your tooth. Without treatment, you may have to have your tooth extracted.

The Importance of Root Canal Therapy

Even if you’re feeling anxious about getting a root canal, it’s important to consider the benefits of this safe, effective treatment. Here are some of the benefits to your smile:

Preserves Tooth Structure

Root canals keep your natural tooth intact, often eliminating the need for a dental extraction or more complex treatment.

Eliminates Infection

Root canals remove the infected tissue from inside your tooth, making it possible to smile comfortably again.

Restores Normal Function

Root canals make it possible for you to bite down, chew your favourite foods and smile with confidence without worry.

Frequently Asked Questions

A root canal can bring real relief, especially if you’ve been living with the pain or discomfort of an infected tooth. But while the procedure removes the infection and saves your natural tooth, the healing process doesn’t end when you leave the chair. Caring properly for your tooth after a root canal is essential for long-term success and comfort.

Immediately after treatment, we will provide you with specific instructions; however, there are a few general principles that apply to everyone recovering from a root canal.

Immediate Care: The First Few Days Matter Most

The area around your tooth may feel tender for a few days. With the right care, this discomfort is usually mild and short-lived.

Here’s what to focus on during early recovery:

Avoid chewing on the treated side until the tooth is fully restored.
Take pain relief as directed by your dentist.
Stick to soft foods for the first 24–48 hours.
Rinse gently with warm salt water if advised.
Maintain your oral hygiene routine, being careful around the treated area.

If you experience swelling, increasing pain or anything unusual, contact our Wagga Wagga clinic immediately.

Long-Term Care and Final Restoration

Most teeth that have had root canal therapy will need a crown placed over them to protect

against future damage. Until that crown is placed, your tooth is more vulnerable.

To ensure the long-term success of your treatment:

Follow through with any recommended crown or filling appointments.
Avoid very hard or sticky foods on the treated tooth.
Keep up regular dental check-ups and cleans.

Need Help After a Root Canal?

If you’ve recently had root canal therapy or are preparing for treatment, the team at Best St. Dental is here to support you. We’re happy to answer questions, guide you through the healing process and provide expert follow-up care.

Feel free to contact our Wagga Wagga clinic to learn more or to book an appointment today.

The Steps of the Root Canal Procedure

Our experienced dental team uses the latest technology and a gentle hand to ensure your comfort and restore your oral health.

When you visit our dental clinic, this is what you can expect:

Examination — The first step is to take x-rays to determine whether you have an infected tooth. If you need a root canal, we’ll create a treatment plan and answer your questions.
Anaesthesia — On the day of your procedure, we’ll numb the area so you don’t feel any discomfort. If you’ve been in pain, you won’t have to worry about it anymore.
Accessing the tooth — Using special dental tools, we’ll make a small hole in your tooth to access the tooth’s pulp chamber.
Cleaning and disinfection — Once we remove the infected tissue, we’ll clean and disinfect the area.
Sealing the tooth — To keep your tooth from getting infected again, we’ll fill it with a special material.
Restoration — Most of the time, we’ll cover your tooth with a dental crown to strengthen and protect it.

Our Team

Meet More of Our Team

Dr Helen Powis BDS, M.R.A.C.D.S., MClinDent

Dentist

Helen is a farmer’s daughter, who came from rural Shropshire in the UK to live in Wagga in 2005. After graduating from Birmingham University, she has worked in a variety of practices and gained extensive experience. She has completed a Masters degree in Prosthodontics with distinction from Kings College London and has also passed exams to enable her membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

She enjoys all aspects of dental care, but especially educating her patients in prevention. She feels strongly about this, with research that has now ...

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Book Your Appointment in Wagga Wagga Today

If you’re experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, we encourage you to contact our dental clinic to arrange an appointment. We never want you to suffer needlessly, so it’s best to be proactive about your oral health, giving you the greatest chance at saving your tooth.

Our caring dental team will do whatever we can to help you through this process; our goal is for you to achieve a healthy, happy smile.

To book a visit with us, feel free to call us on (02) 6921 5799.