Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
Our dental clinic located directly in Central London serves Root Canal Therapy with our team of specialist dentists.
Our dentists serving Root Canal Therapy treatments are registered specialist dentists in London, who are all registered with the GDC. Our Root Canal Therapy treatments that we provide to City of London and Greater London Area residents are all approved under BDA, GDC and UK standard guidelines.
You can feel welcome and safe choosing London Dental Specialists for your Root Canal Therapy in London. You have a full team of dental specialists behind you with a periodontist, orthodontist and endodontist which enables us to take care of your entire smile with any dental procedure necessary for your perfect smile. Don't just take our word for it, watch this video including our real Root Canal Therapy patients as a testimony to our expertise:
Contact us and lets get started with helping your dental health and comfort with our Root Canal Therapy treatments, and we can set up a consultation in which we plan our how our Root Canal Therapy in London can best serve you.
Root Canal Therapy at London Dental Specialists is a precise procedure designed to save infected or damaged teeth, alleviating pain and restoring oral health. The process begins with a thorough consultation and assessment to evaluate the tooth's condition. Following this, a customised treatment plan is developed, outlining the steps tailored to your specific needs. The treatment procedure involves removing the infected pulp, cleaning and shaping the root canals, and sealing them to prevent further infection. Post-treatment care is essential to ensure proper healing and the longevity of the restored tooth.
Fill the form below, and let's get started with a Root Canal Therapy consultation.
Principal Dentist & Specialist in Periodontics
BDS MFDS RCS(Ed) MSc(Rest Dent) MClinDent(Perio) MPerioRCS(Ed)
GDC No: 104071
Specialist in Endodontics
BDS MFDS RCS(Ed) FHEA MClinDent(Ed) MEndoRCS(Ed)
GDC No: 150517
Specialist in Orthodontics
DipDS Athens MS(Ortho) OSU
GDC No: 228487
Considering root canal therapy? We understand your concerns. This common dental procedure saves damaged or infected teeth by cleaning the canals inside the tooth's root. Many patients worry about pain, but with proper anaesthesia, the experience is comparable to having a filling. You might feel mild discomfort for a few days afterwards, but this is normal. Root canals become necessary when X-rays reveal pulp damage from bacterial infection, often causing pain with hot or cold foods. Most treatments heal completely within one to two weeks. At London Dental Specialists, we prioritise your comfort throughout this tooth-saving procedure, addressing your concerns with expert care and modern techniques.
Root canal therapy is a dental procedure designed to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of extracting it. During the treatment, our specialists at London Dental Specialists remove the infected pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue), clean and disinfect the inner canals, and then fill and seal the space. This procedure eliminates pain and preserves the natural tooth structure, allowing it to continue functioning normally.
Root canal therapy at London Dental Specialists is not more painful than routine dental procedures like fillings. We use effective local anaesthesia to ensure you're comfortable throughout the treatment. Most patients report feeling only mild pressure during the procedure. While you may experience some soreness or numbness for a few days afterwards, this discomfort is typically manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers and subsides quickly. Many patients are surprised by how comfortable the procedure actually is compared to their expectations.
You might need root canal therapy when dental X-rays show that your tooth pulp has been damaged by bacterial infection. Common reasons include:
Symptoms indicating you might need root canal therapy include persistent tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when chewing, swollen gums, or darkening of the tooth.
Most patients at London Dental Specialists experience complete healing within one to two weeks after root canal therapy. The initial tenderness and mild discomfort typically subside within a few days. However, healing time can vary depending on the severity of the infection and your individual healing capacity. Following our post-treatment care instructions will help ensure optimal healing. If you experience severe pain or symptoms that worsen after treatment, you should contact us immediately.
A root canal procedure at London Dental Specialists typically takes between 60 to 90 minutes to complete for a single tooth. More complex cases or molars with multiple canals may require longer treatment times or additional appointments. Some cases might be completed in a single visit, while others might require two or more appointments depending on the complexity of the case and the presence of infection.
With proper care and regular dental check-ups at London Dental Specialists, root canal treatments can last a lifetime. The success rate for root canal therapy is very high, with over 95% of properly performed treatments remaining successful long-term. To ensure longevity, it's essential to maintain good oral hygiene, attend regular dental examinations, and protect the treated tooth with a crown if recommended by our specialists.
After root canal therapy at London Dental Specialists, we'll provide specific aftercare instructions. Most patients can return to normal activities the same day. Your tooth may feel sensitive for a few days, which is normal and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. In many cases, we'll recommend placing a crown on the treated tooth to provide long-term protection and restore full function. You'll need to continue regular dental check-ups to ensure the treated tooth remains healthy.
The main alternative to root canal therapy is tooth extraction. However, at London Dental Specialists, we always aim to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible. While extraction might seem simpler initially, replacing a missing tooth with an implant, bridge, or denture is typically more costly and time-consuming than saving the natural tooth through root canal therapy. Additionally, preserving your natural tooth maintains proper chewing function and prevents adjacent teeth from shifting.
| Product | Brands | What it Takes Care of | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity Toothpaste | Sensodyne Repair & Protect, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief | Post-treatment sensitivity | Helps manage nerve sensitivity common after root canal therapy. |
| Ultra-Soft Toothbrush | Oral-B Sensitive, Colgate Sensitive | Gentle cleaning around treated tooth | Prevents irritation of the gum tissue surrounding the treated tooth. |
| Saltwater Rinse Supplies | Saxa Salt, Tesco Table Salt | Gentle antimicrobial rinse | For making homemade saltwater rinses to reduce inflammation. |
| Alcohol-Free Mouthwash | Corsodyl, Dentyl pH | Gentle rinsing without irritation | Helps maintain oral hygiene without causing discomfort to healing tissues. |
| Interdental Brushes | TePe, Boots Interdental | Cleaning around crown/restoration | Helps clean difficult areas around the restored tooth after treatment. |
| Temporary Crown Cement | DenTek, Boots Pharmacy | Emergency repair | For temporary reattachment if a temporary crown becomes dislodged. |
| Sensitivity Relief Gel | Sensodyne, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief | Targeted sensitivity management | For direct application to sensitive areas following treatment. |
| Soft Foods Supplies | Heinz Soups, Ambrosia Custard | Comfortable eating | Soft food options for the first few days after treatment. |
| Cold Compress | Boots, Superdrug | Swelling reduction | Helps manage any post-treatment swelling or discomfort. |
| Pain Relief Medication | Nurofen, Panadol | Discomfort management | Over-the-counter options for managing post-treatment discomfort. |
| Dental Wax | Eludril, Boots Pharmacy | Temporary protection | Protects rough edges if a temporary restoration becomes damaged. |
| Antibacterial Oral Gel | Corsodyl, Bonjela | Localised infection prevention | Helps prevent infection around the treated area during healing. |
