Root Canal Treatment in London Attelia Dental Clinic
Root canal treatment removes infection from inside the tooth while protecting its strength. Our clinicians use advanced techniques and modern anaesthesia to ensure comfort. We focus on saving natural teeth with supportive, transparent care at every stage of your treatment journey.
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Relieves pain and prevents spread
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Saves natural tooth securely
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Clinically led and evidence-based
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Advanced imaging and precision tools
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Supportive aftercare and detailed follow-up
Halit Dervis
Clinic Manager | GDC: 301171
Stop infection before it spreads
Root canal treatment stops infection, prevents abscesses and protects teeth, avoiding extraction and long-term complications for healthy, lasting smiles.
What Is Root Canal Treatment?
Removing Infection, Saving Teeth
A root canal cleans the infected pulp from inside a tooth, disinfects the canals and seals them to prevent reinfection. This treatment preserves your natural tooth, relieves discomfort, restores function, and helps avoid extraction, bridges, or implants for most patients.
What Symptoms Indicate You May Need a Root Canal Treatment?
Signs You Should Not Ignore
Severe toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold, gum swelling or prolonged discomfort after eating may indicate infection. Discolouration or facial swelling can also occur. Early diagnosis prevents spread and ensures teeth can often be saved successfully.
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Persistent toothache day and night
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Swollen gum, abscess or facial swelling
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Sensitivity that lingers after hot or cold
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Darkening or visible discolouration of the tooth
If you experience these symptoms, timely root canal treatment can relieve pain, prevent tooth loss and restore comfortable function.
Who Needs Root Canal Treatment?
Typical Patient Situations Explained
Root canal is required when deep decay, cracks, failed crowns or large fillings expose pulp. It is also needed when trauma or infection affects the nerve, threatening the tooth’s survival unless treated promptly and effectively.
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Deep decay reaching nerve tissue
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Pain beneath existing filling or crown
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Trauma exposing tooth pulp directly
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Infection or abscess seen on X‑ray
Occasionally extraction may be advised if damage is too extensive or bone support insufficient. Alternatives such as bridges or implants are always explained carefully.
Root Canal Treatment Process
Step-by-Step Care Explained Clearly
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Local anaesthesia for comfort.
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Tooth isolated with rubber dam.
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Infected pulp removed completely.
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Canals disinfected and shaped precisely.
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Filled and sealed to prevent reinfection.
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Tooth restored with filling or crown.
The procedure is pain-free with anaesthetic. Some mild tenderness may follow and settles quickly. Outcomes depend on tooth anatomy and healing. Regular follow-ups ensure stability, and protective crowns are often advised for long-term success and durability.
Post-Treatment Recovery Guidance
Healing and Care Tips Provided
Mild tenderness is common for several days. Brush and floss gently, avoid chewing hard foods until crown placement. Attend reviews to check healing. With good oral hygiene, root canal-treated teeth last as long as natural ones. Longevity depends on tooth condition, protection and daily care.
Risks and Success Rates
What to Expect Realistically
Root canal treatment achieves high success, but risks include reinfection, fracture or retreatment in certain complex cases over time.
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Root Canal Treatment
Cleaning and sealing of infected tooth roots for incisor, premolar or molar teeth. Restores function and eliminates pain.
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Re Root Canal Treatment
Retreatment procedure for previously filled canals to remove persistent infection.
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Fibre or Cast Post Replacement
Post removal and replacement when structural support is required.
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Pulpotomy or Pulpectomy
Partial pulp removal in selected cases or primary teeth.
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Root Canal for Primary Tooth
Endodontic care for children’s teeth when roots are affected.
Each plan is individual. Suitability depends on assessment. Results vary. We outline risks, benefits and alternatives including retreatment, extraction, crowns or implants before proceeding.
Myths and Facts Explained
Dispelling Misconceptions Clearly
Root canals are misunderstood. We dispel myths so patients understand treatment and feel reassured about their choices.
