OPENING HOURS

If you need to contact us or make an appointment at JCV Endodontics, these are the times we are open for business.

Monday – Thursday

8:00AM – 4:30PM

Please note that we are closed on Fridays and Public Holidays

SPECIALIST ENDODONTIST PERTH

Tooth pain, an infection, or a referral from your dentist. Whatever’s brought you here, JCV Endodontics is a specialist endodontic practice in Leederville, looking after patients from across Perth. Most of our work is root canal treatment and re-treatment, though some cases call for surgical endodontic treatment instead. Feeling anxious about the visit? Ask us about sedation options. We’ll walk you through what we find and what your options are before anything starts.

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Patient smiling during an endodontic appointment at JCV Endodontics.

ABOUT JCV ENDODONTICS

JCV Endodontics is a specialist endodontic practice in Leederville, Western Australia, providing assessment and treatment for patients from across Perth. Our approach is based on clear communication, respect and individual clinical assessment. Patients are given information about their diagnosis, reasonable treatment options, relevant risks and alternatives so they can make informed decisions about their care.

QUICK INFO

Endodontic treatment, commonly known as root canal treatment, involves cleaning, disinfecting and sealing the root canal system of a tooth affected by disease or injury.

Where clinically appropriate, treatment may allow the natural tooth to be maintained. Following root canal treatment, an appropriate filling, crown or other definitive restoration is important to help protect the remaining tooth structure and reduce the risk of recontamination. Your endodontist will advise you about the restorative care required following treatment

Surgical endodontic treatment may be considered when conventional root canal treatment or retreatment is not appropriate or has not resolved the underlying problem. 

One form of endodontic surgery is an apicectomy, in which the tip of the root and surrounding affected tissue are accessed surgically and treated. Whether surgery is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, previous treatment, condition of the tooth and surrounding tissues. 

Your endodontist can explain the available options, their limitations and relevant risks following assessment

Local anaesthetic is routinely used during root canal procedures to numb the treatment area. For patients who experience dental anxiety or who may benefit from additional support during treatment, sedation options may be considered following appropriate assessment. 

JCV Endodontics provides access to inhalation and intravenous sedation in suitable circumstances. The appropriate approach depends on the individual patient, proposed procedure and relevant medical considerations. Learn more about sedation for root canal treatment.

Some temporary tenderness or discomfort can occur following root canal treatment as the tissues around the tooth recover. The type and duration of symptoms vary between patients and procedures. Your endodontist will provide post-operative instructions relevant to your treatment, including information about pain management, eating, oral hygiene and circumstances in which you should contact the practice. More information is available in our root canal post-operative guidance

Infection control at JCV Endodontics is extremely important. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilisation and cross contamination processes in accordance with the guidelines as recommended by the Australian Dental Association. We are an accredited practice.

Your endodontist will provide individual instructions about managing discomfort following treatment. Pain management recommendations depend on the procedure performed, your medical history and your individual circumstances. Antibiotics are not required following every root canal procedure and may be prescribed only when clinically indicated. If symptoms become severe, swelling develops or you are concerned about your recovery, contact the practice for advice

MEET Dr Camilo Villegas

portrait of Dr Juan Camilo Villegas at his surgery and smiling at the camera

Camilo Villegas

Endodontist

Completed his BDSc in 1996 CES University, Medellin,
Colombia. Completed his Specialty in Endodontics in 2000
CES University, Medellin, Colombia. Obtained PhD in 2005
at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.

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Accredited Practice

Strict Infection control protocols in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Australian Dental Association are kept at all times at JCV Endodontics. JCV Endodontics is an accredited practice.

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