Book Endodontic Care for North Finchley Patients

Book a consult if your general dentist recommends a root canal on a tooth with curved roots, or if a previous root canal failed and you have pain. It's also appropriate if you have a severe, persistent toothache, a pimples like bump on the gum, or a darkened tooth. North Finchley patients often come to us to improve the odds of saving a natural tooth. A recent patient from N12 needed us after their dentist could not finish the root canal; our 3D scan found an extra hidden canal which we treated successfully.

The first visit focuses on diagnosis and planning. The 60 minute appointment starts with a discussion of your symptoms and dental history, followed by a thorough tooth exam. We then perform advanced imaging with a 3D CBCT scanner to reveal the exact roots. Dr. Ashok Reddy, MSc Endodontics, will review the scans, explain the findings, and confirm whether root canal treatment is the right option. We outline the proposed plan, the timeline, costs, and answer your questions. You leave with a clear understanding of what is needed to save your tooth.

After the assessment you will have a complete treatment plan and a clear quote. The consultation itself requires no recovery. Our treatment coordinator will schedule the necessary appointments. If you are in severe pain we may start treatment the same day to provide relief. We will give instructions to manage symptoms until the treatment. Call during office hours if symptoms worsen significantly. For severe out of hours emergencies go to A&E or call 111.

When facing a complex infection you have options. One is extraction, which is quicker and cheaper at first but creates a gap that can cause neighbouring teeth to shift and later requires a replacement such as an implant or bridge. Another option is letting your general dentist try the root canal. While many general dentists do good work, a practice focused on endodontics has equipment like operating microscopes that can improve success, especially in complex cases with rates from about 85 percent to over 95 percent. We'll help you weigh the pros and cons for your situation.

To make an informed choice, whether you come to us or another North Finchley practice, consider asking these questions: the success rate for this procedure at the practice; whether a dental operating microscope and 3D CBCT are used for all root canal treatments; what the quoted price covers; who performs the treatment and their postgraduate endodontic training; the risks of delaying treatment; how many visits the process will take from start to finish.

An initial consultation with the 3D CBCT scan has a fixed fee, confirmed when you book. The full root canal cost will be provided in a detailed plan after this assessment, with no hidden fees. A patient from Whetstone recently needed retreatment of a molar; the clear itemised quote helped them plan finances. We are a private practice and do not offer NHS services, but we accept private dental insurance from providers such as Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please bring your insurance details to your appointment.