Blog: Root Canal Therapy

Updated on: 24 September 2026

Has that 'zing' in your tooth that hits you with a cold drink turned into a dull and persistent ache? It's probably time to have your dentist take a look, especially if it's keeping you from your normal daily activities. It may indicate a tooth infection and the need for a root canal. The most …

At Bell Hill Dental, our dentists' common goal is always to preserve and maintain natural teeth for as long as possible. Root canal treatment often makes that possible. It's a treatment that eliminates a tooth's infection while preserving its natural structure, sparing the patient the need for extraction and replacement.

However, there are circumstances when tooth extraction cannot be avoided. …

Updated on: 24 September 2026

Finally! You've just sat down at your favourite restaurant and taken a bite of that special meal. The familiar flavours hit your taste buds as you buckle in for an exceptional culinary experience, but wait! Your back right molar starts delivering a painful punch with every bite as you forget about the much-anticipated textures and …