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About Root Canal.

A root canal is a dental procedure where the soft inside part of your tooth (called the pulp), which contains the nerve and blood vessels, is removed.

This is done when the pulp is infected, damaged, or has died. After removing the pulp, the area is cleaned to remove bacteria, then sealed with a special filling. The treatment helps to preserve the natural tooth and prevent the need for extraction. Once completed, the tooth can continue to function normally and may be restored with a crown for added strength and protection.

FAQ's

Helpful answers to your questions.

You might need a root canal if:

  • You have a toothache caused by an infection or inflammation inside the tooth.
  • The nerve inside your tooth is dying or already dead.

The goal of a root canal is to get rid of pain or infection and help save your tooth.

Most people find root canal treatment pain-free.

In rare cases, if the nerve is very inflamed, the local anaesthetic might not work as well. If this happens, the tooth may still be painful during treatment. You can choose to go ahead or wait for the nerve to die completely (which can take time but usually ends the pain).

  1. Have the root canal with one of our team, or referral to an external specialist– to save the tooth.
  2. Have the tooth removed (extraction).
  3. Wait– but this may lead to more pain or infection.

Note: Root canal treatment does not include fixing the top (crown) of the tooth. After RCT, the tooth is more fragile and often needs a crown or onlay, which is a separate treatment and cost.

Usually yes. We need to place a small filling over the top of the Root Canal Treatment to seal is in. This costs £125. You may subsequently be advised to have a crown or onlay to reduce the risk of tooth fracture and better seal the tooth.

On average, RCT is successful 75–85% of the time.

Success isn’t guaranteed, and the tooth may need to be re-treated or removed in the future.

For a higher chance of success, you can ask to be referred to a specialist(called an Endodontist).

Expected effects (common and normal):

  • Numbness for a few hours.
  • Sore gums for a few days.
  • Some aching or discomfort after the treatment.

Common risks:

  • Damage to nearby teeth, gums, or tongue.
  • The treated tooth may become weaker and need further repair.
  • The tooth might become darker in colour.
  • We may not be able to fully clean or seal the root, meaning the infection or pain could come back.

Rare but possible complications:

  • The tooth may crack and need to be removed.
  • A small instrument used during the procedure may break inside the tooth.
  • The tool may accidentally create a small hole in the root or bottom of the tooth.
  • Damage to nearby structures like bone, sinuses, or nerves.
  • An allergic reaction to materials used.
  • Prolonged numbness or altered sensation of the area following the anaesthetic.

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