Root Canal Treatment Costs for West Finchley Patients

Private root canal fees vary. The final price depends on tooth location and how complex the work is. A front tooth with one canal is straightforward, while a back tooth may have three or four canals, some curved or hard to access. Retreatment of a failed root canal costs more because of the extra steps. Our typical fees range from £750 to £1200. This covers the use of equipment such as a dental operating microscope and 3D CBCT scans, which help us reach high success rates above 90%. We give a fixed quote at your 60 minute initial consultation with no hidden fees.

A West Finchley patient came with lower molar pain. A standard X-ray at their previous dentist did not show the issue. A 3D CBCT scan found a hidden fourth canal. With the microscope, Dr. Reddy located and treated it. The total was £1150, including imaging, the full procedure, and follow-up. Extraction and implant would have cost over £3,000 and taken longer.

Seek care from a practice that focuses on endodontics if you have symptoms of a serious tooth infection. This includes a severe, throbbing toothache that worsens when you lie down, or strong sensitivity to hot and cold lasting more than a few seconds. Other signs are an abscess on the gum, tenderness and swelling near the tooth, or a tooth that has darkened. You are a good candidate if your general dentist diagnosed a complex case such as a tooth with curved roots, or if a previous root canal has failed and you still have pain in that tooth.

First, you have a 60 minute consultation. We use digital imaging and a 3D CBCT to map the root system and outline findings, plan, and price. The treatment itself usually takes one visit of 60 to 90 minutes. We numb the area with local anesthesia so you feel no pain, only light pressure. Dr. Reddy uses a dental operating microscope to clean infected pulp from the root canals. Then we disinfect and seal the canals to prevent reinfection. Afterward you return to your general dentist for a crown a few weeks later to protect the tooth long term.

After treatment you may feel tenderness for 2 to 3 days as it heals. This is usually mild and can be managed with over the counter pain relievers. Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until the final crown is in place and stick to soft foods for a few days. You can brush and floss normally but be gentle around the treated tooth. Most people resume normal activities the next day. Red flags during office hours Mon Wed Fri 9 to 5, Tue Thu 11 to 7: Severe pain not controlled by painkillers, swelling that worsens after 3 days, fever or feeling unwell, or a loose temporary filling.

Our aim is to save your natural tooth. If the tooth is too damaged or lacks bone support, root canal may not be possible. The main alternative is extraction. After extraction you will need a replacement to prevent shifting. The best long term option is a dental implant, which works like a natural tooth but is more costly and takes longer. Another option is a fixed bridge, which is quicker but requires crowns on adjacent teeth. At your consultation we will discuss all options honestly so you can choose what fits your health and budget.

To choose wisely about your care whether with us or another practice in West Finchley, consider these key questions: Is the quoted price for the consultation, 3D scans, and all follow up visits? What technology do you use during the procedure such as a dental microscope? What is your success rate for this procedure? If treatment fails, what are the options and costs for retreatment? Does the fee cover the temporary filling or is that separate? Will I need a crown afterward and what would that cost with my general dentist?