Diagnosis
Symptoms, radiographs and restorability.
Sydney CBD · Macquarie Street
Root canal treatment with a comprehensive view.
Assessment and treatment of painful, inflamed or infected teeth.
Treatment overview
Root Canal Treatment Sydney CBD
Pain and infection
Treatment aims to preserve the tooth.
Cleaning and sealing
The canal system is cleaned, shaped and sealed.
Restoration
A crown may be recommended afterwards.
Additional training
Dr Lutton completed the ADA Endodontics Mini Residency 2025–2026.
Review
Long-term monitoring.
Root canal treatment Sydney CBD
Relieving pain while preserving the natural tooth.
Root canal treatment is used when the dental pulp becomes inflamed or infected because of decay, cracks, trauma or previous treatment. The aim is to remove infected tissue, disinfect and seal the canal system, and retain the tooth where it remains restorable.
Dr Neil Lutton completed the ADA Endodontics Mini Residency during 2025–2026, adding further training to his general dental experience.
Possible symptoms
- Spontaneous or lingering toothache
- Pain on biting
- Sensitivity to hot or cold
- Swelling or a gum boil
- Darkening of a tooth
Treatment process
After diagnosis and local anaesthetic, the canals are accessed, cleaned, shaped and sealed. Treatment may take more than one appointment depending on the tooth and infection.
Restoring the tooth
Back teeth often require a crown after root canal treatment because they may be weakened by decay, cracks and the access cavity.
Fees
The published guide fee for a three-canal root canal treatment is $1,500–$1,950. A ceramic crown is listed separately at $1,863. Individual fees depend on complexity.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions.
Does root canal treatment hurt?
Local anaesthetic is used. The purpose of treatment is often to relieve pain caused by inflamed or infected pulp.
How many appointments are needed?
This varies according to the tooth, anatomy and infection. Some cases require more than one visit.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
A crown is commonly recommended for back teeth or structurally weakened teeth.
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