Endodontics

Endodontics & Root Canal Therapy in Newcastle

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For Painful or Sensitive Teeth

Our dental professionals are aware that many of our patients have a great deal of anxiety when it comes to dental treatments, especially regarding root canal therapy.


From our premier dental suite in Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, our friendly team can ensure you that root canal therapy is not as bad as people say it is. We will make you feel at ease as we will walk you through the procedure and offer you the most advanced and comprehensive range of pain management options.


While this treatment is often assumed by many to be both a painful and a complex procedure, the reality is with new developments in dental technology endodontic care can be comfortable and effective.

What is Root Canal Therapy?

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure performed that aims to remove infected tooth pulp and replace it with fillings.


The tooth pulp consists of dental cells, blood vessels, tissue fibres and nerve fibres. These are located in the hollow space in the central part of your tooth. These different elements operating within your tooth require a functional harmony to remain healthy and effective.


However, when bad bacteria makes it way into the pulp, it becomes infected and causes severe pain and damage to the tooth. If this damage is not addressed it will most likely lead to tooth loss and the spread of the infection to the other surrounding teeth, as well as potentially causing damage to your jawbone.


Treating this infected pulp is known as endodontic treatment.

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Symptoms which may indicate endodontic treatment

7 signs that can indicate that you may require root canal therapy:


  • You experience spontaneous pain in your mouth
  • Your teeth feel sensitive when consuming hot and cold drinks or foods
  • You experience pain while biting or chewing
  • You notice that one or more of your teeth feels loose
  • The gum near the affected tooth appears to be swelling
  • There is pus surrounding the affected tooth
  • You have facial swelling


If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, we recommend that you organise for a consultation with the expert team at Honeysuckle Dental. By addressing your dental issues quickly, you can strive to ensure that issues do not turn into major dental complications. Once our dental professionals have identified the necessity for root canal therapy, we will walk you through the process of your treatment to help ensure you feel comfortable and at ease.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How often should I have a dental check-up?

    At Honeysuckle Dental we believe a patient’s teeth should last them a lifetime. We recommend our patients schedule a dental visit every six months. By regularly visiting the dentist, you can address minor concerns before they potentially develop into larger issues.

  • Why is dental hygiene important?

    Your dental hygiene doesn’t only affect your oral health—it can also have an impact on your wider health too. A sound oral hygiene routine that includes brushing, flossing and six-monthly visits to the dentist can help ensure that you are maintaining good dental health and protection against the development of potentially harmful dental conditions.

  • How long will it take to complete a smile makeover?

    This depends on the number of dental procedures you choose to have and how long each takes. A complex smile makeover requires patience as each procedure will need its own amount of time to complete. For example, you may need to use braces that take up to two years to straighten your teeth, before moving on to other cosmetic procedures. Plus, you may need to wait some weeks for your veneers or crowns to arrive.

  • Why should missing teeth be replaced?

    Tooth loss can indicate more significant health concerns and should be addressed, as the gaps left by missing teeth can pose several health concerns and cause significant problems while eating and speaking. Ignoring gaps can leave the rest of your teeth vulnerable to shifting out of place to close the gaps. Dental implants can be a permanent solution, that can be discussed with the dentist.

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