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Canal Root Treatment

What is Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment is a dental procedure which is performed when the nerve supply of a tooth becomes infected, injured or inflamed. This can present as a toothache which is not relieved with painkillers. During the early stages of the infection, you may not feel any pain at all. Occasionally your tooth can become discoloured or darken over time, this could be a sign that the nerve of your tooth is dying off. This would require a root canal treatment.

This can happen for various reasons, for example: Trauma, tooth decay, cracks, or placement of a deep filling.

Root canal treatment is performed over several visits. The procedure involves removal of the damaged nerve supply, disinfection of the nerve canals and lastly the placement of a root filling to seal the tooth. This will avoid future contamination. This procedure will relieve the toothache, however in the future your tooth may become discoloured from the procedure.

Root canal treatment has a very high success rate and sometimes is the only option to save your tooth.

If you present with an abscess you will need to take a course of antibiotics and have a temporary dressing placed in the tooth to relieve the pain. Once the infection has settled you will need to come back in for a root canal treatment.

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Address

CJ Dental Studio
62 – 66 Onger Road
Brentwood, Essex
CM15 9AX


Email Address

reception@cjdentalstudio.co.uk


Phone

01277 886166

The remaining tooth structure can be weakened following the root canal treatment, so we highly recommend having a crown placed on the tooth to protect it afterwards.

Alice Doyle
Alice Doyle
29/09/2023
Agata was amazing from start to finish. Explained everything and gave my teeth a fantastic clean.
Emma Jones
Emma Jones
21/09/2023
Wonderful service from Agata - my teeth look and feel so much better after my appointments, and she is always so lovely and personable too!
Egidijus Franko
Egidijus Franko
26/05/2023
Excellent service. I highly recommend. The staff were great and super friendly.
ed sokas
ed sokas
27/04/2023
10 out of 10.
Salvo Pizzimenti
Salvo Pizzimenti
11/04/2023
I enjoyed visiting the dentist this afternoon. The staff was very pleasant, friendly and efficient. Thank you, CJ Dental studio, for fixing a problem caused by another dentist. I would highly recommend CJ Dental studio. Overall a first class professional service.
Karen Nichols
Karen Nichols
26/02/2023
I have received first class treatment from a top class dental practice. Karolina and Agata go out of their way to make your experience a unique and personal one. You have given me the perfect smile since taking off my braces and I have you to thank for this. Grateful and thankful πŸ™
Beatrice Selfridge
Beatrice Selfridge
30/12/2022
Great service, friendly staff and a pleasant environment.
RavenM Redstock
RavenM Redstock
02/11/2022
Excellent service. I highly recommend. The staff were great and really helpful
Ande
Ande
25/10/2022
Annabelle Hayles
Annabelle Hayles
24/10/2022
An absolutely wonderful dentist. Everyone is so welcoming and so lovingly put you at ease (I'm not normally a fan of the dentist) but it was 100% a better experience then I was expecting. I'm super fussy and they made sure I got exactly what I paid for and exactly what I wanted. If u could give more than 5 stars i would, amazing people and a great dentist! πŸ‘

Address

CJ Dental Studio
62 - 66 Onger Road
Brentwood, Essex
CM15 9AX


Email Address

reception@cjdentalstudio.co.uk


Phone

01277 886166

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday Closed

Patient Portal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Root Canal Treatment hurt?
The procedure is carried out under local anesthetic, which means the area is completely numb, so the root canal treatment will be painless. The local anesthetic injection can cause some discomfort, so we use a special numbing gel first to make you as comfortable as possible.

How long will my tooth last following the Root Canal Treatment?
A tooth with a successful root canal treatment can last for many years. On average they can last 10-15 years, in many cases they can last much longer than this, with good oral hygiene and regular visits to see our dentist and hygienist.

The survival rates are much higher if a tooth has been crowned.

Is it better to remove my tooth?
We always recommend trying to save your tooth first. There is no replacement that is better than your own tooth. There are options to replace your tooth if you choose to have it removed and this will be discussed during your dental visit.

Will my tooth discolour after the RCT?
A discoloured tooth can often be unsightly. Not all teeth will discolour following root canal treatment, however if this does happen there are several cosmetic options to improve the colour of the tooth.

These options include internal whitening, composite bonding or veneers.

Will I have pain after the root canal treatment?
You might have some discomfort following the root canal treatment and between the appointments, however this is temporary and will subside.

What if the root canal treatment fails?
There is a 90% success rate based on scientific research. With dental procedures there is never a 100% guarantee of success, we will do our best to minimise the risk of failure.

If the treatment does fail there are many alternative options to manage your tooth. The options can include a re-root treatment with a specialist or removing the tooth and replacing it. Please arrange an appointment with your dentist to discuss the options.