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Save your natural tooth with root canal treatment.
When infection or decay reaches the nerve of a tooth, endodontic treatment removes the damaged tissue, cleans and seals the canals — and your tooth stays in your mouth.
GOALSaving the tooth
ANAESTHETICLocal, pain-free
FINISHFilling or crown
THE SIGNS
When to contact us.
The sooner an inflamed nerve is treated, the simpler the procedure and the better the chance of saving the tooth.
- Severe painEspecially at night or when chewing.
- Lasting sensitivityTo cold or heat.
- Swollen gumsOr a small abscess near the tooth.
- Darkened toothAfter a knock or deep decay.
How root canal treatment works
- 01DiagnosisExamination and X-ray to see the canals.
- 02Cleaning the canalsRemoving the damaged nerve and disinfecting.
- 03Filling the canalsA hermetic seal to prevent reinfection.
- 04RebuildingA filling or crown to protect the tooth.
Frequently asked questions about root canal treatment
Does root canal treatment hurt?
It is done under local anaesthetic and is usually no more uncomfortable than a normal filling. In fact, it relieves the pain caused by the inflamed nerve.
How many sessions are needed?
Many cases are completed in one or two sessions, depending on the tooth and the infection.
Is it better to have the tooth taken out?
Whenever possible, keeping your natural tooth is the best solution. If the tooth cannot be saved, we explain the alternatives, such as an implant.
Got toothache?
Don't wait — contact us and we'll find you an appointment as soon as possible.