root canal treatment is a procedure performed to remove the infected nerve of a tooth.
every tooth has a central nerve, or nerves, within it, which allows us to sense pain, pressure, and temperature. this nerve sits within canals in the roots of the teeth. when the nerve of a tooth is injured or damaged by tooth decay, trauma, or gum disease, it becomes infected and leads to symptoms of pain, even swelling, often making it difficult to eat, drink and sleep.
in such circumstances, the only treatment option to save the tooth is to perform root canal treatment.
the procedure itself can sometimes take 2-3 appointments, and it is advisable to have a crown placed on the tooth after – this is because it is likely to break over time and the crown can act as an additional barrier against reinfection.
frequently asked questions
how many appointments will root canal treatment take?
it depends on the complexity of the procedure – anywhere between 1 and 3 visits.
will it hurt?
it shouldn’t after we have numbed you up. a lot of patients report immediate relief after we start the procedure because they have been in considerable pain beforehand.
is this available on the NHS?
yes, root canal treatment is available on the NHS but if it is of a more complex nature, then the dentist is likely to refer you to have it done with a root canal specialist, which will be on a private basis.
can any tooth have root canal treatment?
it depends on the general health of the tooth – as long as it is strong enough to undergo treatment and be built back up after, it should be able to have root canal treatment. we usually advise a crown is put on after to give it back the strength it needs to survive long-term.
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“well what can i say, march dental is excellent. Hayley and Jodie were brilliant today. always very pleasant and reassuring and provide a good level… ”
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“dentist aedan & dental nurse natalie were amazing with us all especially with my 5 year old. as they explained every step and were extremely… ”
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“can't rate this place enough went here today for a tooth extraction emergency appointment. reception was lovley and the girls who did the extraction were… ”
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This was my first visit to the practice for treatment, I went for 2 fillings and a hygienic. I can honestly say I didn’t feel any pain at all , not even when I had the anesthetic needles as it was done with numbing gel and really good care from Kascper . I’m really pleased with the end result , nice white fillings , and would def recommend 👍
I've attended recently for several appointments with Eman. She was lovely and I was very pleased with how realistic the fillings were as my teeth were quite broken down. Linzi on reception was very helpful booking all my appointments. During my visits the dental nurses, Hollie, Sophie and Megan were very pleasant and efficient. Would highly recommend March Dental
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Having only recently registered with March Dental Practice I have had several treatments including root canal work all carried out by Dr Kacper Gross. All I can say is it has been a very pleasant experience with a young dentist who is excellent at his work. He fully explains everything and is so calm and gentle in his work that I found it completely painless. His assistant Kym was also very good and professional in her work and also made you feel at ease. Cannot recommend this practice enough.
Excellent service. I had root treatment from Dr Kasper Gross , he is young, but very good with lots of knowledge for his age and honest. Also his assistant Katie is very good. Highly and definitely recommend.
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