03 · Keeping your natural teeth
Root Canal Treatment
When the inner pulp of a tooth is inflamed or infected, root canal treatment cleans and seals the canals so the tooth can stay. Keeping your own tooth is very often the best foundation for long-term health.
What it includes
- Diagnosis with digital X-rays
- Root canal cleaning, shaping and sealing
- Restoring the tooth after treatment
How treatment unfolds
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Diagnosis and a clear explanation of why treatment is recommended.
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Treatment under local anaesthetic, with comfort as a priority.
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A final restoration, often a filling or crown, to protect the treated tooth.
Questions patients ask
Is root canal treatment painful?
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Treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, and most patients describe it as similar to having a filling. Its purpose is usually to relieve the discomfort the infected tooth was causing.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
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Not always. Back teeth and teeth with significant structure loss often benefit from a crown. The recommendation depends on how much of the tooth remains.
Clinical results are individual and vary from patient to patient. Images show real cases from the clinic and are not a guarantee of outcome.