Book Root Canal Treatment in Finchley Central | Expert Care

Book an urgent appointment if you have signs of a tooth infection. This includes a strong, persistent toothache that worsens when you lie down, heavy sensitivity to hot or cold, or a small pimple like bump on the gum near the painful tooth. Other signs are tooth discoloration and swelling in the face or gums. If you are near Finchley Central and notice these signs, a quick assessment helps relieve pain and save the tooth. We offer same day consultations during office hours to diagnose accurately.

First you have a 60 minute consult using digital imaging and a 3D CBCT scan to confirm the diagnosis. The procedure, done under local anaesthetic so you do not feel pain, lasts about 60 to 90 minutes. Dr. Reddy uses a dental operating microscope with up to 25x magnification to clean the infected pulp from the root canals carefully. After cleaning, the canals are sealed to prevent reinfection. A temporary filling is placed. You will return for a permanent crown a few weeks later to restore strength. For example, a Finchley Central patient came in with severe pain at 11 and left our practice pain free by 1 after an emergency procedure.

After your procedure you may feel some tenderness for 2 to 3 days, which you can manage with over the counter pain relief. Eat soft foods and avoid chewing on the treated tooth until the crown is fitted. You can brush normally but be gentle around the area. Red flags requiring immediate contact: call our practice if you have severe worsening pain after day 3, noticeable swelling that gets worse, a fever above 38°C, or if your temporary filling falls out. Office hours are Mon, Wed, Fri 9 to 5 and Tue, Thu 11 to 7. For after hours, go to A&E or call 111.

The direct alternative to root canal treatment is tooth extraction. Removing the tooth stops infection and pain but creates a gap in your smile. That gap can cause neighboring teeth to shift and bone loss in the jaw. Replacing the tooth with an implant or bridge is more complex and costly than saving the natural tooth. An implant can start from £2,500 and take 4 to 9 months. Our approach is to save natural teeth whenever possible because this gives the best long term result. During your consultation we will explain why saving the tooth is our preferred option.

To decide what is right for you, ask these questions whether you choose us or another practice in the Finchley area: What is the success rate for this procedure at your practice? Do you use a dental microscope for all root canal treatments? What postgraduate qualifications do you have in endodontics? Is the final crown cost included in the initial quote? What signs of treatment failure should I watch for? Do you accept private insurance plans like Denplan or Cigna?

Private root canal treatment costs depend on how complex the tooth is and its location since molars are harder. You will receive a full, clear quote after your initial consultation and 3D scan. There are no hidden fees. A recent patient needing complex retreatment on a molar, referred from another dentist in Finchley, paid £950 in total. We are a private practice and do not offer NHS treatment, but we do accept Denplan, Cigna and Max Bupa. Please have your policy details ready when you call.