Root Canal Treatment Chesham

Your Ticket for Instant Pain Relief!

Don’t let the fear of root canal treatment keep you in pain! At our Chesham dental clinic, we are dedicated to alleviating discomfort and saving your natural teeth with expertly performed root canal therapy.

Understanding Root Canal Therapy

Root canal treatment is often misunderstood, leading to unnecessary anxiety. Contrary to popular belief, root canal therapy does not cause pain but relieves it. This treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth.

What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?

• Initial Consultation: Our experienced Chesham dentist will begin with an X-ray to determine the extent of the infection.
• Anesthesia: The area around the tooth is numbed with local anesthesia to ensure a pain-free experience.
• Accessing the Root Canal: A small pilot hole is drilled through the crown of the tooth to reach the infected or inflamed pulp.
• Cleaning and Shaping: Specialized instruments are used to clean the pulp out of the canal and shape the space for filling.
• Filling the Canal: The cleaned and shaped canal is filled with a biocompatible material, usually gutta-percha, and sealed with an adhesive cement.
• Final Restoration: A temporary crown is placed immediately after the procedure. Once healing is confirmed, a permanent crown replaces the temporary one, fully restoring the tooth’s function and appearance.

This entire process typically requires 30 to 90 minutes per session, depending on the complexity of the case.

Cost of Root Canal

• Root Canal Therapy: From £480

No deposit finance plans are available to make this essential treatment more accessible.

Life After a Root Canal

Immediately following the procedure, you will notice the absence of pain. Some tenderness may occur as the anesthesia wears off, but this is normal and can be managed with over-the-counter painkillers. After healing, a permanent crown will replace the temporary one, ensuring that your tooth looks and functions naturally.