Root Canal Treatment Clinic Serving Finchley Central

Seek care at a practice that specializes in endodontics if you show signs of a serious tooth infection. This includes a persistent severe toothache that disrupts sleep, extreme sensitivity to hot or cold lasting more than a few seconds, or swelling near a tooth. Other signs are a small bump on the gum that looks like a pimple, or a tooth that looks darker than the others. Many patients come to us from general dentists for complex cases, such as teeth with curved roots, very narrow canals, or retreatment of a failed root canal. Our focused expertise helps us handle these situations effectively.

The process is designed to be clear and comfortable. It starts with a 60 minute consultation using a 3D CBCT scan to map the root structure for an exact diagnosis and plan. The root canal part usually takes one visit of 60 to 90 minutes. Dr. Reddy administers local anaesthetic so you feel no pain, only pressure. He then uses a high powered microscope to locate and clean all infected pulp from the canals. After disinfecting, the canals are sealed and a permanent restoration may be placed later. The procedure has a high success rate, typically between 85 and 95 percent.

After a root canal the tooth and surrounding gums may be tender for a few days, especially if there was pain or infection beforehand. Over the counter painkillers like ibuprofen can help. For the first 24 to 48 hours chew on the opposite side and eat soft foods. Brush normally but be gentle around the treated area. Most people resume normal activities the next day. It is important to fit a permanent filling or crown to protect the tooth from breaking. Red flags: call during office hours (Mon Wed Fri 9 to 5, Tue Thu 11 to 7) if you have severe pain not relieved by medicine, swelling inside or outside the mouth that gets worse after day 3, or an uneven bite. For emergencies after hours, go to A&E or call 111.

We aim to save natural teeth whenever possible. If a tooth cannot be saved, the main alternative is extraction. After extraction, the missing tooth should be replaced to prevent movement of other teeth. Options include a dental implant, which is a permanent titanium post, or a fixed bridge supported by adjacent teeth. An apicoectomy for root end surgery is another option, but it is usually reserved for cases where a conventional root canal has failed and retreatment is not viable. During your consultation we will honestly discuss whether root canal treatment is your best option or if another approach would better fit your clinical needs and long term health.

To make an informed choice for your care whether with us or another practice in Finchley, consider these questions: What postgraduate qualifications do you have in endodontics such as an MSc? Do you use a dental operating microscope and 3D CBCT scanning for all root canal treatments? What is your success rate for a case like mine, and how many of these procedures do you perform each year? What does the quoted fee cover, including consultation, scans, and the final filling? If the treatment fails, what are the next steps and costs?