Advanced Endodontic Care for Finchley Central Patients

Your dentist may refer you to a practice like ours or you may contact us directly for problems beyond a routine root canal. This care is needed when a tooth has a complex root system, such as narrow or curved canals that are hard to clean. It is also chosen when a previous root canal has failed and causes ongoing pain or reinfection, which is called retreatment. We also treat dental trauma where the nerve is damaged. A Finchley Central patient recently came after a general dentist could not resolve their pain; our 3D CBCT scan found a tiny missed canal and we treated it successfully with an operating microscope.

First, you'll have a 60 minute consultation with 3D CBCT imaging to map your tooth's root system. This helps plan the treatment with clear precision. The procedure itself, at a later visit, typically takes 90 to 120 minutes. It is done under local anaesthetic; you will feel pressure but not pain. Dr. Reddy uses a dental operating microscope with up to 25x magnification to clean and shape the canals and remove infected tissue. Next, the canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed to prevent bacteria from entering. Finally, a temporary filling is placed. You return to your general dentist for the permanent crown or filling.

After treatment you may feel tenderness for a few days as the area heals. This is usually manageable with over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen. Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until the permanent restoration is placed. You can brush and floss normally, but be gentle around the area for the first week. Schedule the permanent crown promptly to protect the tooth from fracture. Call our practice during office hours if you have severe, increasing pain after day three, swelling, or fever. For genuine emergencies after hours call 111 or go to your nearest A&E.

We aim to save the natural tooth whenever possible. If a tooth cannot be restored, the main option is extraction. After extraction the tooth can be replaced with a dental implant, a fixed bridge, or a removable partial denture. Implants are a strong long term solution but require more time and cost than saving the tooth. We will provide an honest assessment of your tooth's prognosis so you can choose the best option for your health and budget.

To feel confident in your decision, consider asking these questions of any provider in the Finchley area. What is the long term success rate for this procedure on a tooth like mine? Do you use a dental microscope and 3D imaging for all complex root canal treatments? How many complex root canal treatments do you perform each year? What are the costs for the endodontic treatment and what is not included? What signs indicate a retreatment might be failing? Who will place the final crown and when should that be done?

As a private practice focused on advanced procedures, we provide transparent pricing. The cost for a complex root canal varies by tooth and case complexity. For example, a molar with multiple curved canals needs more time and resources than a front tooth. A detailed fixed price quote is provided after your initial consultation and 3D scan. We are private only and do not offer NHS services. However, we do accept private dental insurance plans from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please have your policy details ready when you contact us.