Root Canal Treatment
Relieve tooth pain and save your natural tooth with gentle, precise root canal treatment.
Relieve tooth pain and save your natural tooth with gentle, precise root canal treatment.
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, cleans and disinfects the canals, then seals them to prevent reinfection. It relieves the pain and lets you keep your own tooth instead of having it removed.
Root canal treatment is needed when the pulp inside a tooth is inflamed or infected. You may need it if you notice:
A deep, throbbing pain that keeps coming back or wakes you at night.
Pain with hot or cold that stays long after the food or drink is gone.
Swelling, tenderness or a small pimple on the gum near the tooth.
A tooth turning grey or darker can be a sign the pulp is damaged.
Sharp pain or tenderness when chewing or pressing on the tooth.
Damage that reaches close to the nerve, even if it doesn’t hurt yet.
Beneath the hard outer layers is the pulp — soft tissue with nerves and blood vessels. When deep decay, a crack or an injury lets bacteria reach it, the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. That is what causes the throbbing pain, and what root canal treatment removes.
The hard outer shell. Decay or a crack here is often where the problem begins.
The layer beneath enamel. Once decay passes through it, bacteria can reach the pulp.
The soft, living core of nerves and blood vessels. Infection here causes inflammation and pain.
Narrow channels running down the roots. Untreated infection can spread through them and form an abscess at the tip.
Hover over or tap a layer to see it on the tooth
An infected pulp will not heal on its own. Left untreated, the infection can spread, form an abscess and eventually cost you the tooth.
Root canal treatment removes the problem from the inside while keeping the tooth itself — so you keep your natural bite, appearance and chewing strength.
Today’s root canal treatment is precise, comfortable and predictable. Depending on your tooth, your care may include:
Clear, low-radiation images to see the roots, canals and any infection.
Careful numbing so the tooth feels comfortable throughout treatment.
Keeps the tooth clean and dry, and protects you during the procedure.
Flexible, motor-driven files that clean and shape curved canals efficiently.
Electronic measurement of each canal’s length for precise cleaning.
Irrigating solutions flush out bacteria from the whole canal system.
Canals are filled and sealed to the tip to help prevent reinfection.
A crown or bonded filling protects the treated tooth for the long term.
Knowing what happens makes it easier. Here’s what to expect at each stage of your root canal treatment.
We examine the tooth, test its response and take X-rays to see the roots and the extent of infection.
The area is numbed with local anaesthesia and a rubber dam keeps the tooth clean and dry.
A small opening is made and the inflamed or infected pulp is gently removed.
Each canal is measured, cleaned, shaped and disinfected along its full length.
The canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed to keep bacteria out.
The tooth is restored with a filling or crown, and reviewed to make sure it has healed well.
How many visits? Many root canals are completed in one or two visits, depending on the tooth and how much infection is present. A crown is often recommended afterwards, especially for back teeth.
Once the infection is gone and the tooth is restored, you can eat, smile and get on with life — without the pain, and without a gap.
The source of the pain is removed, so you can eat and sleep comfortably.
Bacteria are removed and the canals sealed to stop the infection spreading.
No gap, no extraction — your own tooth stays in place.
Once restored, the tooth works like any other.
A tooth-coloured filling or crown blends with your smile.
With a good restoration and care, a treated tooth can last for many years.
Digital scans and smile design in a calm, comfortable clinic.
Experienced dentists who explain every option honestly.
Strict sterilisation and infection-control protocols at every visit.
A plan built around your goals, budget and schedule.
Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to talk you through it.
Modern root canal treatment is done under local anaesthesia and usually feels similar to having a filling. Most people find it relieves the pain they had before. Mild tenderness for a few days afterwards is normal.
Many root canals are completed in one or two visits. More complex teeth, or those with significant infection, may need an extra appointment. Your dentist will tell you what to expect.
Back teeth often need a crown after root canal treatment because they take heavy biting forces and can become brittle. Front teeth may only need a filling. Your dentist will advise what is best for your tooth.
An infected pulp does not heal on its own. The infection can spread, form an abscess, cause swelling and eventually lead to losing the tooth. Treating it early is simpler and more comfortable.
With a good restoration, regular check-ups and good oral hygiene, a root-canal-treated tooth can last for many years — often a lifetime.
The tooth may feel tender for a few days, which usually settles with simple pain relief. Avoid chewing hard foods on it until the final filling or crown is placed.
If you have a persistent toothache, swelling or a tooth that hurts to bite on, book a consultation. Early treatment is simpler and more comfortable — and you’ll get a clear plan and estimate before we begin.
