Root canal treatment is a lifeline for when a tooth becomes infected.
This restorative treatment process can even prevent a tooth from needing to be taken out, leaving a gap.
Introduction to root canal treatment
Results: Reverses dental pain and infection.
Treatment time: 1-2 appointments.
Purpose: To treat a dental infection.
Process: Removal of the infected nerve within a tooth.
Anaesthetic: Yes.
Sedation: Optional.
Cost: From £495 (Specialist: From £795)
Benefits
- Saves your tooth from needing to be taken out (in many cases).
- Preserves your natural tooth.
- Pain and sensitivity will subside after treatment.
- Improves your oral health.
- Prevents bone loss.
- Chewing and biting will feel pain-free again.
Your treatment journey
Should you present with an infected tooth, we will explain how root canal treatment will benefit your oral and general health. We will never rush or push you to go ahead with treatment, though we strongly recommend choosing to have root canal treatment if your tooth is severely infected.
Step 1: Consultation
Your tooth is carefully examined by one of our general dentists or root canal specialist. During your consultation, we will be able to tell you if root canal treatment is an option for saving your tooth. We use sophisticated, accurate diagnostic technology to identify the severity of the infection and whether root canal treatment is needed.
Step 2: Treatment
The area is numbed using anaesthetic, and the decayed or broken part of the tooth is removed, as well as the dead or dying nerve tissue. The canals are then disinfected, and the tooth is sealed to prevent further infection from entering.
Step 3: Filling or crown
Depending on how much of your tooth enamel needs to be removed, we will either place a filling or a bespoke crown at a future appointment.
