The most important question, “Will it hurt?”

No. A local anaesthetic will be used. The process will feel no different to having a normal filling except that it will take longer. It will also usually be carried out over 2 visits.

In recent years this is one particular area of dentistry that has made major advances.

 Final restoration of the tooth is also important and it may be recommended that a crown is subsequently placed on the tooth. This will protect the tooth from further damage. It also helps to seal the root filling from any further contamination.

Occasionally an RCT may be particularly difficult and it may be recommended that you see a specialist. Our preferred root canal specialist is Sanjeev Bhanderi who operates in Cheadle in Cheshire. Root canal treatment is generally quoted as being around 90% successful. In our 4 years of referring to Sanjeev, out of around 50 or 60 cases, I haven’t yet seen one fail.

For any further information please contact the practice.

Advice leaflets from the British Dental Health Foundation  or the British Dental Association can be posted to you on request.