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  "title": "Root Canal Treatment at Core Dental Carrum Downs",
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  "description": "## Root Canal Treatment at Core Dental Carrum Downs\n\n**Core Dental Carrum Downs | Suite 4, 335 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 | (03) 8373 1555 | carrumdowns@coredental.com.au**\n\nTooth pain or sens...",
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  "content": "## Root Canal Treatment at Core Dental Carrum Downs\n\n**Core Dental Carrum Downs | Suite 4, 335 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 | (03) 8373 1555 | carrumdowns@coredental.com.au**\n\nTooth pain or sensitivity that is keeping you up at night is a sign that something needs attention. Core Dental Carrum Downs provides gentle, effective root canal treatment to save your tooth and restore your comfort. Our fully accessible, ground-floor practice near Carrum Downs Shopping Centre is here for you - with emergency appointments available daily and a welcoming team focused on making dental care stress-free.\n\n### What Is Root Canal Treatment?\n\nRoot canal treatment is a dental procedure used to treat infection or severe inflammation inside a tooth. Every tooth has a soft inner core called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When decay penetrates deep enough, or when a tooth is cracked or traumatised, bacteria can infect this pulp tissue. Without treatment, the infection can spread, cause an abscess, and ultimately result in tooth loss.\n\nRoot canal treatment removes the infected pulp, carefully cleans and disinfects the inside of the tooth, and seals it to stop further infection. The goal is always to save your natural tooth - and with modern techniques, the procedure is far more comfortable than most people expect.\n\n### Signs You May Need Root Canal Treatment\n\nLook out for these warning signs:\n\n- Toothache that is severe or persistent\n- Pain that increases when biting or chewing\n- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the source is removed\n- Darkening of the tooth\n- Swelling or a tender lump on the gum near the affected tooth\n- Facial swelling or a dental abscess\n- Pain that wakes you from sleep\n\nYou should contact Core Dental Carrum Downs promptly if you experience any of these symptoms. Emergency appointments are available every day - call (03) 8373 1555.\n\n### The Root Canal Treatment Process\n\nRoot canal treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, and you will feel no pain during the procedure. Many patients describe it as no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed.\n\n**What happens:**\n\n1. **X-rays and assessment** - We confirm the diagnosis with digital X-rays and clinical examination\n2. **Local anaesthetic** - The tooth and surrounding tissue are completely numbed\n3. **Access opening** - A small opening is created at the top of the tooth to access the pulp chamber\n4. **Removal and cleaning** - The infected pulp is removed and the canals are carefully cleaned, shaped, and disinfected\n5. **Sealing** - The canals are filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha and sealed\n6. **Crown** - A dental crown is usually recommended afterwards to protect the tooth from fracture\n\nMost root canal treatments are completed over one to two appointments.\n\n### Specialist Endodontist Available for Complex Cases\n\nWhile our general dentists at Core Dental Carrum Downs are experienced in root canal treatment, particularly complex cases are referred to specialist endodontists at the Collins Street Specialist Centre. Dr Greg Tilley (BDSc, FRACDS, MRACDS Endo) is a specialist endodontist with over 35 years of experience who accepts Core Dental referrals. Your dentist will guide you if specialist care is appropriate for your situation.\n\n### About Core Dental Carrum Downs\n\nCore Dental Carrum Downs is our most accessible location - a fully disability-accessible ground-floor practice with 8 dedicated on-site car spaces. Dr Anna Lai leads our experienced team, joined by Dr Amreen Hussain, Dr Ivy Jin, Dr Payal Thatikonda, and Dr Tristan Balthazaar. We also have a specialist paediatric dentist (Dr Angel Babu) and a visiting specialist orthodontist on-site.\n\nOur team can assist patients in Mandarin Chinese (Dr Ivy Jin).\n\n### Book Your Appointment\n\nWe are located at Suite 4, 335 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201.\n\n- **Phone:** (03) 8373 1555\n- **Email:** carrumdowns@coredental.com.au\n- **National bookings:** 13 13 16\n- **Online:** coredental.com.au\n\nHICAPS on-the-spot health fund claiming is available at every appointment. Payright interest-free payment plans allow you to spread the cost over up to 30 months. Eligible children (aged 2-17) can be bulk billed for root canal treatment under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).\n\n*Core Dental Carrum Downs - Your Local Dental Practice*",
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