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Root Canal Treatment Stellenbosch
Specialised Root Canal Treatment
Persistent tooth pain can disrupt your concentration, deplete your energy, and compromise the long-term health of your smile. Precision root canal therapy provides a swift solution that removes infection while preserving your natural tooth. By preserving full bite strength, preventing bone loss, and ending relentless pain, a root canal lets you smile, eat, and speak with total confidence, free from the fear of escalating damage or future extractions.
What is Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure that removes infected pulp from inside your tooth. It also allows your dentist to clean and disinfect the canal system, which prevents infection-related pain. Once cleaned, the canals are sealed, which fosters natural healing and preserves your future tooth strength.
The Root Canal Treatment Procedure
Step 1: Scan and Preparation
Your dentist conducts a scan that reveals root curves and the canal, providing your dentist with a roadmap before treatment begins. They will then apply a gentle local anaesthetic, and a rubber dam keeps the tooth dry and germ-free.
Step 2: Cleaning and Disinfection
The next step is to gauge the canal length and then use flexible rotary instruments to shape the canals, clearing out infected tissue and debris. By removing this material, root canal treatment prevents the infection from spreading into the surrounding bone and soft tissue.
Shaping the canals creates a smooth pathway that allows disinfecting solutions to reach every surface and later enables the sealing material to flow in snugly. This tight seal prevents new microbes from entering and allows the bone around the root tip to heal.
Step 3: Sealing
The canals are filled with gutta-percha and sealed with bioceramic cement, creating a closure that guards against reinfection.
Depending on the extent of the damage and your preferences, your procedure will conclude with either a dental crown or dental inlays / onlays. Your dentist will also give you personalised after-care guidance.
Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
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3D-Guided Confidence
CBCT imaging, performed before treatment, maps every canal in three dimensions, ensuring accuracy.
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Comfort-Tailored Anaesthesia
Advanced anaesthesia ensures you are comfortable during root canal treatment, even in complex cases.
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Pain Elimination and Infection Control
Root canal treatment targets the source of pain and infection, delivering relief. You can keep your natural tooth, maintain your bite, and preserve jawbone strength without a dental implant.
Why Choose Dorp Street Dental For Root Canal Therapy?
Modern Practice
Benefit from the latest dental technology and materials, ensuring precise, comfortable, and effective treatments.
Transparent Pricing
Enjoy clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs, making your dental care stress-free.
Decades of Experience
Trust in a team led by Dr Andre Brand and Dr Evert Burger, with over 45 years of combined expertise delivering exceptional results.
Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Stellenbosch, our practice is easily accessible for busy professionals and families alike.
Comprehensive Services
From cosmetic enhancements to general dental care, we offer a broad range of tailored treatments to meet your needs.
FAQs About Root Canal Treatment
How long does it take to heal from a root canal
Symptom relief comes quickly, and most swelling and pain subsides within 24–48 hours. You may experience lingering tenderness, which typically resolves within 3 to 7 days. Your dentist will provide you with more detailed information. Complete healing and improved bone density will happen over 3 to 12 months.
Can I eat after a root canal
You can eat once the local anaesthetic has worn off. Your dentist will instruct you on gentle chewing on the treated side to prevent accidentally biting the numb tissue. Avoid hard or sticky items that could dislodge the seal.
How long does the procedure take
Depending on the extent of the root issue, root canal treatments at Dorp Street Dental can be completed in approximately 90 minutes, including diagnosis, cleaning, disinfection and sealing.
Why get a root canal?
A root canal isn’t just another dental procedure; it’s your tooth’s last line of defence. When deep decay, trauma, or repeated dental work allows bacteria to enter the pulp chamber, the living tissue inside the tooth becomes inflamed or infected.
Left untreated, that infection can snowball into severe pain, abscess formation, and even bone loss around the root tip, threatening neighbouring teeth and your overall health.
By carefully removing the diseased pulp, disinfecting the canal, and sealing the space, a root canal eliminates pain at its source, retains your natural tooth structure, preserves your bite alignment, and spares you the higher cost and hassle of bridges or implants after an extraction.
How successful is root canal treatment
Success rates for root canal treatment are generally high, with the assistance of an experienced dentist and state-of-the-art equipment further enhancing that success rate. Always consult your dentist for detailed recommendations on improving the chances of successful treatment.