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Why might I need a dental root canal treatment?
A root canal treatment is needed when the pulp inside a tooth becomes damaged by a bacterial infection, resulting in pain and tooth sensitivity. The pulp inside a tooth can become inflamed when it has undergone several treatments or has been damaged or severely decayed. If left untreated, inflammation and pressure build-up can cause severe discomfort, especially when biting, resulting in an infection.
What is the purpose of a dental root canal treatment?
By performing a root canal treatment, the goal is to relieve you of discomfort and preserve your tooth as opposed to removing it.
Root canal treatment is generally performed over 2-3 appointments. Your dentist will remove decayed tooth tissue at your first session, cleanse the root canals to clear bacterial infections, and place a temporary filling. Afterwards, we will leave this to settle for a suitable period of time. During your second visit, your dentist will fill the root canals with rubber-like points that seal the area and prevent further infection.
What should I expect during a root canal treatment?
Despite common misconceptions, while the appointments are long, the procedure is not uncomfortable. We will administer a local anaesthetic and place a rubber dam around the tooth. While it may seem strange at first, the rubber dam prevents any water from going into the mouth, and most patients find this comforting.
Is any follow-up treatment needed?
If the healing process has been successful, it may be advisable to place a crown on the affected tooth. Loss of pulp tissue and access to the roots can weaken the tooth, so a crown is often recommended as a preventative measure.
As part of your initial consultation, your dentist will review all treatment options and prevent any unexpected costs.
Please call our experienced team today on 01634 756536 to learn more about root canal treatment.
Neil is a fantastic friendly dentist. I’ve been seeing him for over 25 years now and he’s always been really accommodating to my needs. My fitted veneers lasted years beyond what was expected and so I trusted Neil to do them again for me for my upcoming trip to the USA; to which he fitted me into his busy schedule on short notice. I even travelled half way across the country to have them fitted professionally because I know he will always do a great job. I also had some composite bonding work and whitening done to which has really improved my smile greatly. Smil is a very accommodating place and all the staff and dental assistants there are very kind and helpful. Overall I know I am in safe hands with Neil and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anyone to him. Thanks Neil and the Smil team!
I recently joined Smil following a recommendation from a friend after struggling to register with a NHS dentist. I’m not one for the dentist and have always been super anxious when visiting but these guys have been amazing, after just a few visits I already feel more comfortable and confident about the whole thing. The building is super clean and the staff are fantastic, but I must give a special mention to Neil and Rosie, both visits Rosie has been great in reassuring me as I’ve been so nervous which in return has helped me stay calm, Neil has been fantastic and explains everything that will be happening and has provided me with great advice also, I have now signed up to the monthly plan which shows just how happy I am at this dentist! Would recommend to everyone ☺️
Such a beautiful, clean practice. Neil is a fantastic dentist who makes you feel very welcome and comfortable. The reception team are also just as lovely I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a new dentist! Thank you all so much for making my trip to the dentist nice and easy. :-)
This Practice is so impressive.From the decor and ambiance to the patient service and great dental care, its a great experience.The staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful, and the dentist is skilled and put my mind at ease immediately. I will only be using this practice from now on, for myself and my family and will be sharing my experience with everyone.There is great, safe parking too, being a bonus, unlike my previous dentist.Five out of Five for me :)
Just come back from a visit to Smil. I have to say this is the best dentist I have ever had. All the staff are friendly & helpful. The premises are clean & comfy. Neil, the dentist is great, friendly & efficient. Went out of his way to fit a crown for me. The hygienist , also great. Very thorough and gentle ( not always the way with hygienists.) Unfortunately I can only give 5 stars. Would give more if I could.
After months of following Smil's progress from the start through social media, today I finally got to visit them. Whilst the practice had looked great in photos, in real life it was breath taking! The spotless modern decor and relaxing ambiance were noticeable as I walked in. Charlotte at reception was very friendly and showed me around. I was impressed to see all the state-of-the-art technology, two intra oral scanners, the CBCT machine, and the newest toy of all.. the Blanc One whitening system. I have not even come across this before, very up to date and modern.
I went for composite bonding on my front teeth. Neil the surgeon was wonderful throughout the process, giving me the best advise and the best service throughout. Everybody kept in touch throughout the process and I felt very comfortable at all times. Great service would 100% recommend. I will be using Smil for all my check ups and cleans moving forward purely based on the service I received. Thank you all.
I’ve wanted to get my teeth sorted out for years but have always been nervous and apprehensive but Neil and all the girls were absolutely lovely and made me feel at ease straight away. I had veneers fitted and it really was completely pain free and the result was amazing. My teeth now look fantastic yet natural and I would not hesitate to recommend Smil to family, friends and anyone looking for a brilliant dentist.
Very modern and friendly dental practice. Dr Moonis and his team were very professional and caring. Such a lovely interior, calms you down. Well done and all the best.