Root canals often require several visits to complete. The price will vary depending on the condition of your tooth and how many visits you will need to complete the treatment. Once you’ve been examined by the dentist they will be able to give you an approximate cost for the treatment.

Taking good care of your oral health will help avoid any future problems from occurring. Brushing twice daily and flossing daily are easy ways you can prevent decay. Regular visits to the dentist will not only prevent the need for root canals, it will also help discover any problems in your teeth before they become too big.

Our dentists are experts and making you feel comfortable while taking care of your oral health is a high priority. There’s no need to feel anxious or stressed. Root canals are performed to stop the pain people experience from the infection and to save the damaged tooth. Dentists will normally use a local anaesthetic to numb the tooth and the area around it to make it more comfortable for patients. Once the procedure is completed you may feel some sensitivity and discomfort but this will fade over a couple of days.

Like all dental and medical treatments, root canal treatment has risks. Because the root canals are very fine and curved in some teeth, it may be difficult to clean the canals completely. In that case your dentist might not be able to guarantee that the procedure will be successful. Success can depend on your general health, age, capacity to heal, and many other factors. The final restoration of the tooth is also important to prevent another infection from occurring. Infection in your damaged tooth is likely to heal completely once you’ve had root canal treatment. The risks of reinfection are low, but if infection recurs the tooth may have to be treated again, and sometimes removed. In some people, the treated tooth may lose its original colour and become darker. If a front tooth is affected the discolouration can be treated by bleaching, or an artificial crown or veneer can be fitted. Pain or infection can sometimes occur months or years after a tooth has been treated. This is usually due to further deep decay, trauma or a cracked filling which allows bacteria to enter the tooth and cause infection. More endodontic treatment may be needed to save the tooth.

Pain is the most common symptom people experience when they need root canal treatment. You might also feel sensitivity to hot or cold, tooth discolouration, and swelling or soreness in the gums surrounding the tooth. Only your dentist or specialist will be able to tell if you need a root canal, so if you have any pain or sensitivity of your teeth you should visit a dentist as soon as you can. Make sure you select emergency when you book online, or simply call us for an urgent appointment.