Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)

Endodontic, or root canal, treatment addresses a tooth whose inner pulp — the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels — has become inflamed or infected through deep decay, cracks or trauma. Left untreated this can cause pain and abscess formation, so the aim is to remove the diseased pulp, thoroughly clean and disinfect the fine canals inside the roots, and seal them to prevent reinfection, preserving the natural tooth in the mouth.

At the clinic the treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, which is included at no extra charge. The number of canals varies by tooth type, which is why pricing rises from front (anterior) teeth through premolars to molars; a molar with several curved canals takes more time and care than a single-rooted incisor. Where appropriate the tooth may first be devitalised before the canals are shaped and filled. Because a root-treated tooth has lost its…