Root Canal

You can trust Pelago Dental in Karratha for top-quality root canal treatment. We prioritise your comfort and oral health throughout the entire process, ensuring your tooth is treated effectively while helping you feel at ease.

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What Is the Purpose of a Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment helps save a tooth that is badly damaged or infected, preventing the need for extraction. When the soft tissue inside the tooth (called the pulp) becomes infected or inflamed from deep decay, cracks, or injury, it can lead to severe pain and discomfort. A root canal removes the infection while preserving your natural tooth.

What Causes the Pulp to be Inflamed?

The pulp inside your tooth can become inflamed when bacteria enter due to deep decay, cracks, chips, or trauma. These issues create pathways for bacteria to reach the pulp, leading to infection and inflammation.

This inflammation is your body’s natural response to infection and can cause pain, sensitivity, swelling, and even abscesses if left untreated.

Expert Root Canal Treatment

Our experienced team provides precise, comfortable root canal treatment using advanced technology for the best outcomes. We take the time to explain your tooth condition and each step of the procedure, ensuring you feel informed and at ease before treatment begins.

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What to Expect at a Root Canal Treatment

Examination and X-rays

Your dentist will thoroughly check your tooth and may take X-rays to see the shape of the root canals and check for any signs of infection in the surrounding bone. This helps us plan your treatment accurately and ensure the best results.

Local anaesthesia

To keep you comfortable, your dentist will numb the area with local anaesthesia before starting the treatment, ensuring a pain-free experience during your root canal procedure.

Access to pulp

Your dentist will create a small opening in the tooth to reach and remove the infected or damaged pulp from the pulp chamber and root canals, preparing the area for thorough cleaning.

Pulp removal

Using specialised dental instruments, your dentist will carefully remove the infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth, helping to eliminate infection and relieve pain.

Cleaning and shaping

The root canals are thoroughly cleaned to remove any remaining debris or bacteria and then carefully shaped to prepare the space for filling, ensuring a successful seal.

Filling the root canals

The cleaned and shaped root canals are filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha to seal them and prevent future infection. A temporary filling may be placed to protect the tooth until a permanent restoration is completed.

Final restoration

After your root canal treatment, a dental crown or filling is placed on the tooth to restore its strength, function, and natural appearance.

Are There Alternatives to Root Canal Treatment?

Yes, alternatives to root canal treatment exist, depending on your specific dental condition:

Tooth Extraction: If the tooth is severely damaged or infected beyond repair, it may need to be removed. Replacement options like dental implants, bridges, or dentures can then restore function and appearance.
Pulpotomy (for children): In cases of deep decay in children, a pulpotomy may be performed, removing the infected pulp in the crown while preserving the healthy pulp in the roots.

Choosing between a root canal and its alternatives depends on your individual case. Our experienced team at Pelago Dental will guide you through your options to ensure the best outcome for your oral health.

What our patients say

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“Caravanning from Perth to Darwin and experienced pain in my gums. Although very busy they managed to fit me in and Ingrid took care of my problem for me. What a lovely, professional place. Not only that but they followed up with a call two days later just to make sure I was ok. Full marks to Pelago Dental. Thank you. 🙏”

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“I was extremely happy with the service provided by Dr. Minkyu Kim, paid less for a filling then what I paid in Mandurah. Can highly recommend this Clinic.”

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“These guys are truly awesome! Like me, I think most people find visiting the dentist to be a little bit scary. Not this clinic - they are amazing! Very welcoming and caring. Thank you Dr Kathryn Randall & assistant - you did a fantastic job. No pain and my teeth feel great! 😀”

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“I have been going to Pelago Dental for the past 2 years. Dr Kathryn and the staff are always friendly and helpful every time. They always make me feel confident and comfortable with whatever treatment I'm having. Would highly recommend them!”

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“The girls were absolutely amazing. They fit me in for and emergency extraction and I've always had an issue with getting enough anaesthetic but they were already prepared. Definately recommend over the other options in town.”

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“A big thank you to Ingrid and the team for seeing me so quickly. For making it a safe space and understanding what I was needing. You guys rock and you take the fear out of dentistry. Thanks again Denise”

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“Great experience twice at pelago Dental. First time for me and then we took our 4 year old twins for their first dental experience and the team were fantastic, friendly, communicate well, nice clinic, etc.”

Where to find us

Pelago Dental

182/26 Sharpe Avenue
Karratha WA 6714, Australia

Booking:
You can book an appointment with us online or call us at o8 9185 4849. Please note your dental appointment is considered confirmed at the time of booking. We have reserved the time with our dentists, dental assistants and hygienists, especially for you. We will contact you prior to your scheduled appointment with a courtesy reminder but ultimately it is your responsibility to ensure that you arrive on time for your appointment. We know that life can get in the way and if you need to reschedule, please give us at least one business day’s notice and we will be happy to find a time that better suits you.

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Contact Us

182/26 Sharpe Avenue,
Karratha WA 6714
Tel: (08) 9185 4849
Email: [email protected]

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Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Opening Hours

Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Appointments required for late bookings.