Root Canal Treatment in London Bridge

Bacteria can invade from the mouth into the root canal system of the tooth.

This can occur due to:

• Extensive decay
• Deep failing fillings
• Trauma, such as a fall

The bacteria cause necrosis or death of the pulpal tissue which can lead to severe pain and the spreading of infection under the tooth if it is left untreated.

Symptoms of nerve death

• Dull throbbing ache
• Spontaneous pain
• Difficulty sleeping
• Radiating pain
• Progressive infection
• Pain on biting
• Bad taste
• Swelling
• Colour change

We will first administer a local anaesthetic, so you don’t feel any pain, and then the tooth is isolated from the rest of the mouth by a rubber sheet to ensure the treatment is conducted in a sterile environment. We will cut a cavity to access the chamber where the infected tissue is. We will then remove the infected pulp tissue inside the tooth and clean, shape and seal the root canals from further infection.

We use state-of-the-art equipment and x rays to ensure the root canal is properly prepared and filled.

Dr Suraj Patel is our resident dentist with a special interest in root canal treatment for the more difficult cases. Occasionally when the case is particularly complex we may need to refer to a specialist endodontist (root canal specialist).