Book an Appointment at Our Finchley Endodontic Practice

Book if you have nerve pain or an infection in a tooth. The most common sign is a severe, persistent toothache that wakes you at night. Other signs include long-lasting sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling near a tooth, or a pimple-like bump on the gum indicating a dental abscess. We also treat patients who have curved roots or require retreatment after a failed root canal. If your general dentist advised specialist input, our endodontics focused practice handles the most challenging cases.

Your treatment journey is thorough and comfortable. First, there is a 60‑minute consultation with 3D CBCT imaging to get a complete view of the tooth’s root structure. Next, the procedure itself, typically 60 to 90 minutes, is done under a high power dental operating microscope. After numbing with local anaesthetic, Dr. Reddy accesses the inside of the tooth, cleans and shapes the root canals, and seals them to prevent future infection. The microscope helps us see tiny canal branches that might be missed, a key factor in our high success rate above 90 percent. Most patients report no pain, just pressure, during the procedure.

Post treatment care is straightforward. For the first 2 to 3 days, you may experience mild to moderate tenderness as the local anaesthetic wears off, easily managed with over‑the‑counter pain relief such as ibuprofen. Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until a permanent crown is placed by your general dentist. Start with softer foods. Your tooth will feel different, but the severe pain should be gone. Red Flags: It is important to contact us during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9 to 5, Tue/Thu 11 to 7) if you experience severe, increasing pain after day 3, swelling that spreads to your face, a fever above 38 C, or if your temporary filling falls out. For emergencies outside these hours, visit your local A&E or call NHS 111 for advice.

Our main aim is to save your natural tooth. If the tooth cannot be saved, the main alternative is extraction. After extraction, the missing tooth can be replaced with a dental implant, a fixed bridge, or a removable partial denture. An implant is a titanium post that replaces the tooth root and offers long term durability, but it requires time and money. A bridge is faster but requires grinding down the adjacent healthy teeth for support. We discuss these options openly, so you understand the pros and cons before choosing a treatment plan.

To make a well informed choice, here are essential questions to ask any provider near Finchley Central or elsewhere: ask whether you use a dental microscope for all root canal procedures, your success rate for this treatment, if a 3D CBCT scan is needed and whether its cost is included, total costs including the consultation and the treatment, what happens after the root canal and who performs it, and whether you accept private policies such as Denplan.

As a private practice, NHS services are not offered. The cost for root canal treatment reflects the advanced technology and postgraduate expertise required. Front tooth treatment starts at a lower price point than a complex molar. After your consultation and CBCT scan, we provide a detailed treatment plan and a full breakdown of all costs with no hidden fees. We accept private dental insurance plans such as Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please have your policy details ready when you call so we can advise on coverage.