Expert Root Canal Treatment in East Finchley

Consider an assessment for root canal treatment if symptoms persist. Signs include a severe, throbbing toothache, especially when lying down, and prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures. Other indicators are swelling in the nearby gums, a small pimple like bump on the gum (an abscess), or a tooth that has become discoloured and darkened. These symptoms suggest the nerve inside your tooth is infected or inflamed. Our practice focuses on endodontics and uses 3D CBCT scanning to determine if treatment is right for you.

Our process centers on your comfort and a successful outcome. First, you will have a 60 minute consultation with digital imaging and a 3D CBCT scan to assess the tooth. The treatment itself lasts 60 to 90 minutes in a single visit and is performed under local anaesthetic so you do not feel pain. Dr. Reddy uses a dental operating microscope to see inside the root canals, cleaning and shaping them with precision. The canals are sealed to prevent re infection. A temporary filling is placed. You will then return to your general dentist for a permanent crown to protect the tooth long term. With proper care, the success rate for this procedure is between 85 and 95 percent.

After root canal treatment, expect mild tenderness for 2 to 3 days as the area heals. This is usually managed with over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen. For the first 24 hours avoid chewing on the treated tooth and choose soft foods like yogurt, soup, or smoothies. You can brush gently and avoid the immediate area. Most patients resume normal activities the next day. A Hampstead patient treated for an infected molar reported mild tenderness for two days but returned to work the following morning free of the initial pain. Red flags during office hours Mon Wed Fri 9 to 5 and Tue Thu 11 to 7. Call us immediately if you experience severe pain that does not improve with medication, swelling in or around your mouth that increases after day 3, or a fever above 38C. For emergencies outside these hours, visit A and E or call 111.

We aim to save the natural tooth where possible, but there are alternatives if a tooth is not restorable. The main option is tooth extraction. While this removes the infection source, it leaves a gap that can cause other teeth to shift and affect your bite. The missing tooth would then need replacement with a dental implant and crown or a fixed bridge. An implant is a permanent solution but involves a surgical procedure and is more costly, starting from £2,500 plus the crown. A bridge is quicker but requires grinding down healthy adjacent teeth for support. We discuss these options openly with you.

To choose what is right for you, consider essential questions for any provider, whether at our practice in East Finchley or another in London. Do you use a dental operating microscope for all root canal treatments? What is your success rate for molar procedures like mine? Is the quoted cost for the whole treatment or are there separate fees for consultations and scans? Given my situation, what is the long term prognosis for saving this tooth? How much experience do you have with complex cases such as retreatments? Do you use 3D CBCT scanning for diagnosis?

As a private practice, we provide a detailed quote with no hidden fees after the initial consultation. The cost of root canal treatment depends on the complexity and which tooth is affected; molars with multiple canals are more complex than front teeth. During the assessment, we give a clear breakdown of all costs. We accept several private dental insurance plans, including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. A Hampstead patient needed a complex retreatment on a previously failed root canal. The use of the microscope helped locate an untreated canal, saving the tooth that seemed lost. The procedure offered a long term, cost effective alternative to extraction and an implant.