Endodontic & Root Canal Prices in Finchley Central

Root canal treatment at our Finchley practice starts from £750. The final fee depends on case complexity, such as the tooth's location in your mouth (molars have more canals and are more difficult to treat) and whether it is a first time treatment or a retreatment of a previous procedure. Your fee will be confirmed after a thorough consultation. The price covers the full root canal procedure, all necessary digital imaging during treatment, and local anaesthetic. Please note, the cost of the final restoration, such as a permanent filling or crown to protect the tooth afterwards, is separate. We accept Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna insurance plans and will provide all necessary documentation for your claim. Case Example 1: A patient from East Finchley presented with severe pain in a lower molar. The treatment was completed in a single 90-minute visit. The fee was £950, and they later had a crown fitted by their general dentist. They can now chew without pain. Case Example 2: A patient was referred from a practice in Golders Green for a failing root canal on an upper front tooth. Using our 3D CBCT scanner, we identified an untreated canal. The retreatment took two 60-minute appointments and cost £1,100 due to its complexity. The tooth was successfully saved, avoiding the need for an extraction and implant.

You may need advanced root canal treatment if you have symptoms that point to nerve inflammation or infection. This includes severe persistent toothache, especially pain that wakes you at night or worsens when you lie down. Another common sign is extreme and prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures that lingers long after the food or drink is gone. You might also notice a tooth darkening in colour, or swelling and tenderness in the gums near a specific tooth. Sometimes a small persistent pimple like bump on the gum appears. If your general dentist has tried treatment that hasn’t resolved the issue, or if they have identified a complex case such as curved roots or a calcified canal, a practice focused on endodontics is the best choice.

First you have a 45 minute consultation, including a 3D CBCT scan if needed, to diagnose the problem and plan your treatment precisely. The procedure is done under local anaesthetic so you feel no pain. It usually takes one or two appointments, each lasting between 60 and 90 minutes. During the procedure, Dr. Reddy uses a dental operating microscope to remove infected tissue from inside the tooth, clean the root canals thoroughly, and seal them to prevent reinfection. After the procedure we place a temporary filling. You then return to your general dentist for a permanent crown or filling, typically within 2 to 4 weeks, to protect the tooth long term.

After a root canal you may feel mild tenderness for 2 to 4 days. This can be managed with standard painkillers. Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until your permanent restoration is fitted. Brush normally but be gentle around the treated area. For the first 24 hours eat softer foods. There is little downtime and most people return to work the next day. Red flags during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7): severe pain not controlled by medicine, swelling that increases after three days, a loose or coming out temporary filling, or any signs of an allergic reaction to medication. If you need help outside these hours, call 111 or go to the nearest A&E.

The main alternative to root canal treatment is tooth extraction. This can be cheaper at first, but it creates a lasting gap that may shift adjacent teeth, affect your bite and cause bone loss. Replacing the tooth would then involve a dental implant or a fixed bridge, which tends to be more invasive and costly over time. Our approach is to preserve natural teeth whenever possible. At your consultation we will discuss prognosis and help you choose what works best for your health.

To make an informed choice about your treatment, consider asking these questions of any dentist in the Finchley area: Does the quoted price cover the consultation and all required X-rays or 3D scans? Is the fee for the entire root canal procedure or are there separate charges for different stages? Does the price include the final restoration such as a crown or permanent filling, or is that a separate cost? What technology do you use, like microscopes or CBCT scanners, and is there an extra fee for it? What is your success rate for this procedure? Do you accept my insurance, such as Denplan or Cigna?