Pain Free Dentist Sydney

Pain Free Dentist Sydney provides general dental services including root canal treatment, dental crowns, dental fillings, worn teeth repair, gum disease and wisdom teeth.

At our Pain Free Dentist Dulwich Hill clinic we provide the highest quality general dental care. Our services include root canal treatment, dental fillings, dental crowns, worn teeth repair, gingivitis, periodontitis (gum) disease, and wisdom teeth. Our family friendly dental surgery is also open on weekends for emergency dental care. We are your local dentist, providing same day emergency dental treatment 6 days / week. Call us on 9558 8988 to book for any chipped tooth, bleeding gums, bad breath treatment, snoring, sleep apnoea, broken teeth, teeth grinding, dental abscess, root canal treatment, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, children’s dentistry, special needs dentistry, IV sedation, dentures, overdentures (implant retained dentures), porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, workers compensation for injuries at work, veteran’s affairs, cosmetic dentistry, anti-aging treatment, anti-wrinkle treatment, TMJ dysfunction.

ROOT CANAL THERAPY FAQ

What is a root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment is the process of medically removing a seriously injured or diseased tooth. Also known as endodontic treatment, a root canal is the best way to relieve serious pain and make teeth healthy again. In addition to relieving pain, a root canal also helps protect surrounding teeth from excessive wear or strain.

Does a Root canal treatment hurt?

Since patients are given anesthesia, a root canal isn’t more painful than a regular dental procedure, such as a filling or getting a wisdom tooth removed. However, a root canal is generally a bit sore or numb after the procedure, and can even cause mild discomfort for a few days.

How do you know if you need a root canal treatment?

Root canal treatments are needed for a cracked tooth from injury or genetics, a deep cavity, or issues from a previous filling. Patients generally need a root canal treatment, when they notice their teeth are sensitive, particularly to hot and cold sensations. Sensitive teeth indicate that harmful bacteria are getting into the nerves of the jaw and must be removed.

Can I go to school or work after getting a root canal treatment?

Although you will most likely be numb for 2-4 hours following the procedure, most patients are able to return to school or work directly following a root canal treatment. However, most physicians advise against eating until the numbness is completely gone. If you work in manual labor, make sure to protect your teeth.

How long does a root canal procedure take?

Although it varies based on the type of tooth, a root canal takes roughly 90 minutes to complete per tooth. Most anterior teeth can be completed in one hour, while premolars and molars can take up to two hours to complete. For re-treatment, procedure times can vary.

Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages:

• Efficient chewing

• Normal biting force and sensation

• Natural appearance

• Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain

  Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Consultation from an appropriately qualified health practitioner to seek treatment options.

Need Root canal treatment? Contact us or call us on (02) 9558 8988

WORN TOOTH TREATMENT

When you visit Pain Free Dentist Sydney to discuss your worn teeth, one of the first things our dentists will do is work with you to determine the cause of your excessive tooth wear. This way, you can address the cause of the wear to prevent it from becoming any worse. In some patients, tooth wear has a single cause, and in other patients, the wear is brought on by a combination of several of these factors.

GRINDING AND CLENCHING

If you grind or clench your teeth when you're feeling stressed or anxious, or at night in your sleep, this can cause the enamel to wear down prematurely. When you grind one tooth against another, the friction can slowly rub away the enamel. Clenching your jaw leads to the formation of micro-cracks in the tooth enamel. The enamel around these cracks then wears away more easily when you chew or brush your teeth.

DENTAL ABRASION

Similar to how sandpaper wears away at wood, chewing on hard items like fingernails and pen caps can slowly take away the enamel on your teeth. Brushing too hard with an overly stiff toothbrush can have a similar effect. This is one reason dentists generally recommend using a soft toothbrush and a gentle touch when brushing.

ACIDIC FOODS AND BEVERAGES

When you consume acidic foods or beverages, the acid weakens your enamel. Then the enamel is more easily worn away when you brush your teeth or chew harder foods. Common acidic foods and beverages include sodas, citrus juices, and tomato sauce. Those with bulimia also experience acid wear due to frequent exposure of their teeth to acidic stomach contents.

Many patients first notice their teeth are showing wear when they look in the mirror. However, excessive tooth wear can cause an array of other issues that you may not immediately realize are associated with the wear.

YELLOW TEETH

Your enamel is naturally quite white, but the layer beneath it—the dentin—is yellowish. As your enamel wears away and becomes thinner, the dentin starts showing through, and your teeth develop a more yellowed appearance. This is usually most obvious along the chewing surfaces of the teeth.

SENSITIVITY

Do you experience a piercing pain when you sip something hot or cold? This sensitivity is likely due to the thinness of your worn enamel. The hot and cold items are coming into close contact with the nerve endings in the dentin of your teeth, causing an overreaction.

HEADACHES AND JAW PAIN

When your teeth are badly worn down, they don't always come together properly. This misalignment in your bite can cause strain in your jaw, and this strain can radiate and lead to headaches.

DIFFICULTY BITING AND CHEWING

The bite misalignment that results from excessive tooth wear may also make it harder to bite into items like apples and carrots. You may also struggle to chew since your teeth no longer fit together properly.

Once we confirm that you are, in fact, suffering from excessive tooth wear, we will help you explore ways to address the main causes of this wear. For example, you may be instructed to switch to a softer toothbrush, wear a mouth guard to prevent you from grinding your teeth at night, or stay away from acidic foods.

To correct the already existing wear, we may recommend one of these treatments.

DENTAL BONDING

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored composite material will be applied to the edge of your teeth. The composite will cover the worn surfaces, improving the appearance of your teeth and also addressing any bite alignment and sensitivity issues you may be experiencing. Dental bonding is usually the best option for minor to moderate enamel erosion in isolated spots.

CROWNS

If certain teeth are very badly worn on several surfaces, we may recommend covering those teeth with crowns. A crown is typically made from porcelain or composite resin. It covers the entire tooth, helping to stop any chips or cracks from spreading while protecting the tooth from additional enamel damage.

We may also recommend that you undergo fluoride treatments or use a fluoride rinse to harden your enamel and help prevent subsequent wear.

If you are experiencing increased tooth sensitivity, headaches, and trouble chewing, you may be suffering from excessive tooth wear.

Do you need to rebuild your teeth? Contact us or call us on (02) 9558 8988

Emergency Dentist Sydney

Emergency dental appointments are available for nearby suburbs: Marrickville, Summer Hill, Ashfield, Stanmore, Petersham, Earlwood, Dulwich Hill, Canterbury, Hurlstone Park, Newtown, Burwood, Strathfield, Croydon, Haberfield, Lewisham, Erskineville, Ashbury, Kingsgrove, Parramatta, Granville, Lidcombe, Auburn, Greenacre, Wolli Creek, Leichhardt, Enmore.

Pain Free Dentist Sydney offers a wide range of services for patients in need of same-day emergency dental care, 7 Days a Week. If you have currently experienced any of the following conditions, it is important to treat it at the earliest:

• Tooth pain

• Broken Tooth

• Worn tooth

• Pain and Facial swelling

• Acute head and facial injuries

• Dental abscess

• Jaw pain

• Wisdom tooth pain

• Toothache

At Pain Free Dentist, we understand that dental pain is extremely uncomfortable which is why we cater to all patients with a dental emergency at the earliest possible time. We aim to leave free slots every day so that all emergencies can be seen promptly on the same day. Simply give us a call on (02) 9558 8988 to book your appointment.

However, please note that our IV Sedation is not available for those under 10 years of age. Our IV Sedation also requires a consultation with us prior that needs to be appointed beforehand (not same day).

Feel free to ring us up and discuss our other services like Dental Implants, Teeth whitening, teeth grinding, Sleep dentistry, Veneers, Crowns, Invisalign, Full mouth dental implant costs, Full mouth rehabilitation, Full mouth Veneers, Tooth decay, Tooth erosion, Translucent teeth, Dentin hypersensitivity, Worn down teeth, Worn down enamel, Tooth erosion at the gum line.

Alternatively, you can fill out our online booking form here.

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

GUM DISEASE

Gingivitis affects most people at some time during their life. It is usually caused by a build-up of plaque on teeth. There are two main stages of gum disease, Gingivitis and Periodontitis. 

Gingivitis is early gum disease and occurs when dental plaque builds up on teeth, particularly where the gum joins the tooth. Periodontitis is an advanced gum disease that may occur if gingivitis is not treated. The gum margin, the part of the gum that seals to the tooth, is weakened and spaces form between the tooth and the gum. These spaces are called ‘periodontal pockets.’ Bacteria become trapped in these pockets causing further inflammation (redness and swelling).

In addition to maintaining the health of your gums, we can assist you with Bad Breath caused due to gum disease. Ask us about Gingivitis and Periodontal disease, receding gums, loose or sensitive teeth associated with Gum disease, gum treatments, bleeding gums and prevention.

Think you may have gum disease, bad breath, gingivitis or bleeding gums? Call and book in for a check up and clean.

*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person

Wisdom Teeth 

Wisdom teeth are the molars (back teeth) that come through last, usually in your late teens or early 20s. There are normally four wisdom teeth – two in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw – but some people have more, fewer, or even none at all. Sometimes, a wisdom tooth comes through at an angle and pushes into the gum or the tooth beside it. This is called impaction, and it can be painful and make the area difficult to keep clean. 

In Summary:

• Wisdom teeth are the rear molars that usually come through during your late teens or early 20s.

• Wisdom teeth can cause various dental problems including overcrowding of the existing teeth, and impaction.

• Impaction is when a wisdom tooth comes through at an angle and pushes into the gum or the tooth beside it.

• Problem wisdom teeth can also cause infection, leading to pain, difficulty chewing, and bad breath.

• Problematic wisdom teeth should be removed.

Problems with wisdom teeth

When there is not enough room in the jaw for wisdom teeth, it can stop them from coming through properly. Brushing these teeth can be difficult. Food and bacteria can get stuck between the wisdom tooth and the tooth next to it, leading to tooth decay and gum infections. Crowded wisdom teeth in the upper jaw often lean sideways and rub against the cheek. This may cause ulcers on the cheek and chewing problems. 

Signs of gum infection caused by wisdom teeth:

• red, inflamed gum near the wisdom tooth

• swelling

• pain

• pus coming from the gum

• swollen and sore lymph nodes underneath the jaw

• difficulty opening the mouth and swallowing

• fever

• wisdom teeth pain

• bad breath

Treatment for wisdom tooth infection

• by improving oral hygiene in the area.

• by having the area cleaned.

• wisdom teeth removal.

• sometimes, by the prescription of antibiotics. 

However, the infection may keep coming back if the problem teeth are not removed. People who have other health problems, especially people with lower immunity, may have complications from these infections.

Wisdom teeth removal

X-rays will help to tell if wisdom teeth might cause problems. Some wisdom teeth do not cause problems and do not need to be taken out. Sometimes, the dentist or oral surgeon may just need to cut a small part of the gum to help the wisdom tooth come through. 

If wisdom teeth do need to be taken out, most commonly a local anesthetic will be used, so you won’t feel it. Sometimes, if the wisdom teeth are deeply impacted (blocked from coming through), or for other medical reasons, a general anesthetic will be offered to the patient. Because wisdom teeth are large, the hole where the tooth was may be stitched to help it heal. It is normal for your jaw and gum to be sore, swollen, and bleed for a few days after removing a wisdom tooth. 

One possible complication of wisdom tooth removal is a dry socket (alveolar osteitis) when the area where the tooth came from doesn’t heal properly. Bad breath and severe pain from the socket are signs. A dry socket can be successfully treated by your oral health professional.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Individual circumstances vary before proceeding, you should seek a professional opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Problem wisdom teeth are best removed early

Wisdom teeth don’t usually cause any pain until they start to do damage, so it is best to find out if your wisdom teeth are likely to cause problems sooner rather than later. The roots of wisdom teeth are still forming in a teenager so it is easier to take them out at this age. It may be more complicated if a person waits until later in life when the roots are fully formed.  

We at Pain-Free Dentist Sydney ensure that your wisdom teeth removal is done in the best manner and guide you through the instructions after the removal to aid in healing. We offer emergency appointments around the clock because we understand that your wisdom teeth can cause immense pain if it is not taken care of.

Do you have wisdom tooth pain? Contact us or call us on (02) 9558 8988

Orthodontics

Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. Orthodontic problems can contribute to conditions like tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss, abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress, and misalignment of the jaw joints, which can result in chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck.

Orthodontic treatment can improve your dental health and change your facial profile for the better providing you with higher self-esteem and feeling more self-confident. Imagine how your child’s confidence can be carried through to adulthood. Orthodontics is straightening the teeth within the arch, to level and align them. Orthodontic treatment is usually done with braces or now with Invisalign. Habits such as incorrect swallowing, tongue thrusting, thumb sucking, and mouth breathing can cause poor development of the jaws and therefore poor facial appearance and crooked teeth.

Dentofacial Orthopedics is guiding the growth of the developing jaws to obtain the best facial appearance and smile. This involves using plates to expand and develop the arches.

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