We provide root canal treatments from our dental clinic conveniently located in Sippy Downs. Patients from across the Sunshine Coast come to see our dentists for their professional service and the convenient location by the Bruce Highway.
Root Canal Treatment Sunshine Coast
Our Sunshine Coast root canal dentists (also known as endodontics) can help you save teeth that have been badly damaged by deep decay, cracks, large fillings, excessive wear or a blow to the mouth. If you need a root canal in Sippy Downs, Buderim or the surrounding areas, we can provide professional care for you.
The process of a root canal involves cleaning and sealing the internal structure of the tooth. This is to prevent or cure an abscess, and usually requires two or three visits to complete. Through the skill and care of our dentists, and thanks to our investment in advanced nickel-titanium rotary instruments, modern root canal treatment is typically well-tolerated with local anaesthesia.
What to Expect: Some discomfort or sensitivity after each appointment is normal (typically 2-7 days). Root canal treatment successfully saves many teeth, though there is a small risk of treatment failure or need for re-treatment. Not all damaged teeth can be saved with root canal treatment.
Recommendations Post Root Canal
At our Sunshine Coast Dental Practice, we recommend that a dental crown is fitted following root canal treatments. This will strengthen and protect your tooth, as root canal treated teeth can become brittle over time. While some patients choose not to have a crown, this increases the risk of tooth fracture and potential tooth loss. A crown is also less expensive than extracting a badly damaged tooth and replacing with an implant.
Please contact our friendly team on (07) 5477 0889 for further information or advice about root canal treatments on The Sunshine Coast.
Practitioner Information
Treatment is provided by our registered dentists at Sippy Downs. For full practitioner registration details including registration numbers and types, visit our team page.
Our treating dentists are:
- Dr Doug Leishman – DEN0000950832, Registered dentist, General registration
- Dr Luke Puente De La Vega – DEN0001972753, Registered dentist, General registration
- Dr Josh Jong – DEN0002304762, Registered dentist, General registration
- Dr Kim Mooney – DEN0002592447, Registered dentist, General registration
For current registration details, visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) register at www.ahpra.gov.au
