Experienced Endodontic Practice in East Finchley

When your general dentist refers you for a complex root canal, they point you to a dentist with advanced postgraduate training in this field. Our practice concentrates on endodontics, which brings clear benefits. We perform these procedures daily, giving us greater expertise and predictable results. We have invested in technologies not common in general practice, such as 3D CBCT scanners for precise diagnoses and dental operating microscopes to reveal intricate root canal anatomy. This specialization often yields higher success rates, with studies showing initial root canal treatments by endodontists exceed 90 percent, especially in complex cases. Our aim is a painless procedure and a long lasting result that preserves your natural tooth.

Seek an endodontic assessment if you have severe, lingering tooth pain, especially heat or cold sensitivity lasting more than a few seconds. Other signs include a discolored tooth, a small persistent pimple on the gum, or swelling and tenderness near a tooth. We often see patients from across North London told their case is complex due to curved roots, narrow canals, or a prior root canal that failed. If the tooth is structurally sound but the nerve is infected, saving it is usually best. The main alternative is extraction followed by an implant or bridge, which is more invasive and costly. We will help you decide the best path for your health.

First you will have a 60 minute consultation where Dr. Reddy conducts a thorough assessment, including digital X rays and possibly a 3D CBCT scan to map the root anatomy fully. He will explain the findings and the proposed plan. The root canal procedure typically takes one visit of 60 to 90 minutes. We ensure you are fully numb with local anaesthetic, so you feel no pain, only pressure. Then the infected tissue is removed, the canals are cleaned and shaped, and sealed to prevent re infection. A temporary filling is placed. You will then return to your general dentist for a permanent restoration such as a crown to protect the tooth long term.

Our advanced training and technology let us manage difficult cases. For example, a patient from Muswell Hill was referred with a molar with very curved, narrow canals that a general dentist could not navigate. Using the operating microscope for magnification, we cleaned and sealed the full length of the canals, saving a tooth at risk of extraction. Another common scenario is retreatment. A patient from Barnet came with persistent pain from a root canal done years earlier. A 3D scan showed a missed canal. We reopened the tooth, located and treated the fourth canal, and resolved the infection, highlighting the value of specialist care.

After treatment you may have some mild tenderness and sensitivity for 2 to 3 days, which can be managed with over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen. Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until the permanent crown is placed. You can keep brushing and flossing as normal. It is important to attend the follow up with your general dentist for the final restoration to protect the tooth from fracture. If you have severe pain that does not improve, significant swelling, or a fever, call our practice during office hours Mon Wed Fri 9 to 5, Tue Thu 11 to 7. For genuine emergencies outside these times, call 111 or go to the nearest A and E.

To make an informed choice about your care whether with us or another practice in North London, here are some key questions to ask. What is your success rate with this type of procedure? Do you use a dental operating microscope and 3D imaging? How many appointments will the treatment take? What are the total costs including the consultation and scans? What are the alternatives if I opt not to have the treatment? Asking these questions helps you understand the quality of care and ensures there are no surprises.