Root Canal Treatment - Yourdental Wellness | Dentist in Islington, London

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.

1. When is root canal treatment necessary?

Root canal treatment saves a tooth when the nerve within it has become compromised due to an infection. Without treatment, the infection can spread to other parts of the mouth, jawbone, and body.

2. How will I know I need root canal treatment?

Dental infections don’t always present the most obvious symptoms. Therefore, it’s important that you attend routine check-ups, as a dentist can spot even the most subtle of symptoms.

This said, there are several common symptoms of dental infection to watch out for:

Tooth sensitivity.
A change in your tooth shade (infected teeth can look grey in shade).
A bad taste in your mouth.
Persistent pain and sensitivity.

3. What is the success rate of root canal treatment?

First-time root canal treatment can have a success rate of 90% when performed by a professional clinician such as our dentists at Yourdental Wellness. The earlier you come and see us if you notice something doesn’t feel quite right, the better chance we have of saving your tooth.

4. Why choose Yourdental Wellness for restorative dental treatment?

At Yourdental Wellness, we are committed to providing personalised care tailored to meet your unique needs and helping you achieve your dental goals. We use magnification loupes and microscopes to provide you with the most optimal results, along with the option of having your treatment carried out under sedation to provide you with a comfortable experience throughout.

Yourdental Wellness is open 7 days a week, as our team understand our patients can’t always make it to us during the week. We also believe outstanding dentistry should be accessible to all, and therefore offer 0% finance to help you spread the cost of your chosen treatment.

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