Saving your natural tooth.
Root canal treatment saves a tooth that's badly infected or damaged by removing the infected pulp and sealing the root canal. A gentle, effective therapy that relieves pain while preserving your natural tooth.
What is it?
The procedure treats infection at the centre of a tooth by removing inflamed or infected pulp, cleaning the area, and sealing it against future infection.
Treatment becomes necessary when teeth develop infections from deep decay, trauma or cracked fillings. Symptoms include pain, swelling, temperature sensitivity or tooth discolouration.
The benefits
- Relieves pain from infection
- Saves the natural tooth, avoiding extraction
- Restores comfortable chewing
- Keeps your natural smile intact
Your treatment, step by step.
Numbing & access
The area is fully numbed, then we carefully remove the infected tissue from inside the tooth.
Clean & seal
The canals are cleaned, shaped and filled with a specialised material to prevent reinfection.
Protective crown
Most treatments finish with a protective crown, restoring full strength to the tooth.
Common questions.
Is root canal treatment painful?
Modern techniques make it comparable to having a filling. The area is fully numbed, so you shouldn't feel pain during treatment.
What happens after treatment?
Slight tenderness may occur for a few days. A protective crown typically follows to restore full strength.
How long will the treated tooth last?
With proper oral hygiene and regular check-ups, treated teeth can last as long as your natural teeth.
How many visits does it take?
Usually one to two visits, depending on the tooth and the extent of the infection.
In pain right now?
Same-day emergency appointments available for pain, swelling or broken teeth.