Root Canal Treatment (Single Canal)

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and disinfects the canal system and seals it, relieving pain and allowing a natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. At Smile Studio endodontic treatment is priced by the number of canals, starting with single-canal front teeth. After treatment the tooth is rebuilt with a filling or post, and often protected with a crown to restore long-term strength.

Root canal (endodontic) treatment is needed when the soft tissue inside a tooth — the pulp, which contains the nerve and blood supply — becomes inflamed or infected through deep decay, a crack or trauma. The procedure removes this damaged tissue, shapes and disinfects the fine canal system inside the root, and seals it to prevent further infection, which relieves pain and lets you keep a tooth that might otherwise need to be removed. Smile Studio prices endodontic treatment according to how many canals a tooth has; a single-canal tooth, typically at the front of the mouth, is the most straightforward. Treatment usually begins with an endodontic consultation and, where needed, preparation of the tooth, then the canal is cleaned and filled under local anaesthetic. Modern techniques and magnification help locate and clean the canals thoroughly. Because a root-treated tooth has lost its internal blood supply it can become more brittle, so the tooth is rebuilt afterwards with a filling or a post-and-core, and the clinic frequently recommends a crown on back teeth to protect against fracture — these restorative steps are quoted separately. Where a tooth has previously been root-filled but problems persist, the clinic also offers re-treatment. Outcomes are good for suitable teeth, and keeping the natural tooth is associated with preserving normal biting function and the surrounding bone. Your dentist will confirm whether root canal treatment or extraction is the better option after examining the tooth and X-rays.