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Root canal treatment aims to remove the infected tissue in the tooth and keep the shell of the tooth, therefore preserving space, function and aesthetics. When do you need a root canal? You may need a root canal, if you experience all or one of the following symptoms: Pain to hot/cold drinks and it lingers on Pain at night Pain when biting down and the tooth feels higher then all the other teeth Pain when eating cold Constant or Spontaneous pain Radiating pain, which may radiate to the neck, other teeth, and shoulder? May also cause headaches Throbbing pain Swelling Pimple on the gum Injury or trauma to the tooth during sporting activity Sometimes, no symptoms are present. Large decay present on the tooth which involves the pulp (Nerve) Why is root canal recommended by Springvale Dentist? Extracting the tooth will be a cheaper way out, but if possible root…

Wisdom teeth are the last tooth in the mouth, which usually erupts at the age of eighteen years onwards. The wisdom tooth may need to be removed by the dentist due to lack of space, unfavourable position, pathology and orthodontic reasons. If wisdom teeth aren’t painful and are in a reasonable position, then there is no need for extraction of wisdom tooth. Wisdom teeth can erupt in a variety of position. Depending on these positions, the difficulty arises during the removal of wisdom teeth by the dentist. Some wisdom teeth may erupt right behind the second molar causing tooth decay, gum disease and bone loss. In some cases wisdom teeth may cause the adjacent teeth to collapse and removal of wisdom teeth is required by the dentist. If the wisdom teeth are impacted and the soft tissues are covering the wisdom teeth or there is lack of space around the…

You should visit the dentist to have your dental check up and, scale and clean done at least twice a year. Regular dental check ups and scale and clean helps preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. During your visit the dentist might be able to do other checks as well like Medical history review, Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs), Oral cancer screening, Gum disease evaluation, Examination of tooth decay, Examination of existing restorations, Removal of calculus (tartar), Removal of plaque, Teeth polishing: Oral hygiene recommendations.