Root canal treatments - Specialist Endodontist in Kingston, London

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment, or endodontics, focuses on removing infected pulp tissues from within a tooth to eliminate pain and infection. It is a very effective way to restore your tooth to full function, stopping the symptoms of infection and enabling you to keep your natural tooth and avoid extraction.

The pulp inside your tooth can become infected due to decay, trauma, or a deep filling, causing symptoms including pain, discolouration, sensitivity, swelling, and gum tenderness. At Pearl Dental Clinic, our experienced dentists and specialists are skilled at providing effective root canal treatment, using microscope magnification to increase accuracy and precision in complex cases. We know dental pain can be unbearable, so we are pleased to offer same-day endodontic treatment if necessary.

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Specialist led
Our expert skills and knowledge give us the edge in endodontic treatment, enabling us to successfully stop pain and save your teeth.
Cutting-edge techniques
We use the latest digital technology and techniques to elevate your treatment and deliver the best long-term results.
Same-day treatment
We offer same-day root canal treatments for both our registered patients and new patients who need more urgent care.
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Our interest-free payment options give you the chance to spread the cost of your treatment into 6-24 monthly instalments.

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There are so many reasons to choose Pearl Dental Clinic for your root canal treatment:

Same-day appointments available for urgent treatment
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Specialist expertise, skills, equipment and techniques to elevate your care
A wide range of endodontic treatments available to suit your needs

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£49 (standard) or £95 (specialist) at consultation stage
Staggered payments throughout your treatment (from £200, exact amount confirmed at your consultation)
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Types of root canal treatment

Root canal treatment

The traditional option, and the first port of call to eliminate pain from an infected tooth. Root canal treatment carries a high success rate, but occasionally further or additional treatment is necessary.

Redoing root canal treatment

Despite a high success rate (around 80%), on occasion root canal treatment can fail due to persistent bacteria causing re-infection. If this is the case, root canal retreatment is a superior alternative to a tooth extraction. The treatment is carried out by our specialist endodontist and involves repeating the root canal process under dental microscope magnification.

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Apicectomy

An apicectomy is a microsurgical procedure that involves removing the end of a tooth root and the surrounding tissue to eliminate infection and therefore save the tooth from extraction. It is used when root canal treatment alone is not sufficient, or when the infection has advanced and spread to the jawbone.

Pulp extirpation

Usually carried out in emergency situations, when there is insufficient time to remove the whole nerve of the tooth, pulp extirpation involves removing the top and most inflamed part of the nerve. Most, if not all, of the pain experienced will settle following the procedure. The rest of the root canal treatment is then carried out within two weeks of the pulp extirpation.

Pulpotomy

A pulpotomy is a procedure that removes the pulp from the crown of the tooth. If the rest of the pulp in the root area of the tooth is still healthy, then a pulpotomy could be the best option. It is often a better choice than full root canal treatment if possible, as the tooth still retains its blood supply.

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Specialist endodontics at Pearl Dental

We are proud to have a specialist endodontist at Pearl Dental Clinic, offering a wide range of exceptional procedures to save compromised teeth from extraction, stop pain, and prevent abscess formation. Our endodontist uses the most advanced specialist equipment available to elevate your treatment and results, including ultrasonic files for better cleaning, nickel titanium rotary files for more efficient shaping, and dental microscope magnification for detailed and accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Mohsen Esfahani also welcomes specialist referrals from dentists both at Pearl Dental Clinic and professional dentists in other practices. You can also book an endodontic consultation directly.

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Meet our root canal dentist

Dr Mohsen Esfahani is a registered specialist endodontist with extensive experience in the field. He has completed many years of postgraduate training and uses state-of-the-art technology and techniques to deliver the highest standards of treatment to every patient. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh and the British Dental Association.

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How does root canal treatment work?

1. Consultation

We begin your root canal treatment with a detailed consultation, either with our specialist endodontist or skilled root canal dentist. We examine your teeth and may take an X-ray for a more accurate diagnosis. We discuss the treatment with you in detail and give you the chance to ask any questions.

2. Preparation

Using detailed images and X-rays, we can see inside your tooth and form your bespoke treatment plan for the best results. On the day of your treatment, we fully anaesthetise your tooth to make sure you remain comfortable throughout. If you are feeling particularly anxious about root canal treatment, we can offer IV sedation to help you stay relaxed and stress-free.

3. Cleaning

We isolate your tooth with a sheet of rubber dam to ensure the area is kept as sterile as possible, with no new bacteria contamination. Depending on your case, we use a microscope to magnify the root canals in your tooth. We then clean the canals using modern flexible titanium rotary files and powerful disinfectants.

4. Filling

We fill the root canals with a rubber filling material to prevent any reinfection of the tooth. Your tooth is then filled with a white filling core material to give an aesthetic finish.

5. Crown placement

If necessary for your particular case, we can place a custom-made and natural-looking dental crown on your root-treated tooth to enhance function, prevent tooth fracture, and avoid bacterial leakage.

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Frequently asked questions

Your actual root canal procedure shouldn’t be painful, as we use local anaesthetic to numb the area around the tooth and minimise your discomfort. Although it has a reputation for being very painful, most people find root canal treatment no more uncomfortable than a normal filling. You will likely feel great relief once you are no longer in pain from your tooth infection.

Root canal treatment is a procedure to remove infected pulp from the inside of your tooth. The pulp is the soft tissue in the centre of your tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels. During treatment, the pulp is removed, and the root canals are cleaned and shaped before being filled and sealed with a special material.

The length of root canal treatment can vary depending on the complexity of your case. It could take anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours over one or two appointments. We will give you a better idea of the timeframe for your treatment during your consultation.

There are a few disadvantages to consider:

Cost – root canals can be expensive, though usually less expensive than an extraction and replacement.
Sensitivity – your tooth might be sensitive for a few days after the procedure.
Not always successful – in rare cases, the infection might not be completely removed, and you might need another root canal or even an extraction.
Brittle teeth – teeth that have had root canals can become more brittle and fracture more easily, so it’s important to take care of them properly.

For most people, the worst part of a root canal is probably the anticipation of pain. However, with modern anaesthetic, the procedure itself shouldn’t be painful. Some people might find the idea of having a drill near their tooth unsettling, but we use techniques to minimise noise and discomfort. We can also offer sedation if necessary.

After root canal treatment, you may experience some discomfort, but this is short-lived, can be managed with painkillers, and usually fades within a couple of days. Root-treated teeth may discolour, but this can be resolved with a crown or internal whitening treatment.

The success rate for root canal treatment is around 80% over four years. Even with a successful root canal, there’s a small chance it might not work or need retreatment in the future. However, with good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups, a root canal-treated tooth can last for many years or even a lifetime.

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Root Canal Treatment

Save your tooth from the pain of infection with root canal treatment in Kingston

What is root canal treatment?

Why choose us for root canal treatment?

Specialist led

Cutting-edge techniques

Same-day treatment

Spread the cost

Our root canal offer

Root canal treatment payment options

Make the following payments in stages*

Spread the cost into 6-24 monthly payments at no extra cost:*

Types of root canal treatment

Root canal treatment

Redoing root canal treatment

Apicectomy

Pulp extirpation

Pulpotomy

Specialist endodontics at Pearl Dental

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How does root canal treatment work?

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3. Cleaning

4. Filling

5. Crown placement

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