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Root canal treatment.
Root canal treatment, also called Endodontics, is needed when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected due to tooth decay or is damaged because of an injury. If it is not carried out, the tooth may need to be taken out.
What it involves
Clean the root, fill it, keep the tooth.
The aim of the treatment is to remove all infection from the root canal. The root is then cleaned and filled to prevent any further infection, under local anaesthesia, usually over two or more visits.
Afterwards, care for the tooth as you would the rest: brush with a fluoride toothpaste last thing at night and at least once more during the day.
How it works
Your treatment journey.
01
The consultation
Up to an hour: full health check, smile assessment, and an in-depth discussion of what you want.
02
Your written plan
A written quotation that explains every option and cost before anything goes ahead.
03
Treatment
Carried out gently, with sedation available, around your schedule: early, late and Saturdays.
04
Aftercare
A preventative approach so your teeth and your treatment last longer.
Your first visit
Every smile plan starts with an hour that is all about you.
A full dental health check, smile assessment and an in-depth discussion of what you want, ending with a written quotation.
Fees
A written quotation before anything goes ahead.
Quoted after your assessment, with a written quotation before anything goes ahead. Sedation is available for nervous patients.
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