Today, root canal treatment is one of the most routine procedures we perform. It’s also one of the most misunderstood.

We’re sure you’ll be surprised at how discomfort-free you’ll feel during and after we nurse your tooth back to health.

What is root canal treatment?

Physical trauma or dental infection may require treatment to clear the infection from within the root canal chambers of a tooth. Your dentist will carefully clean out the infected decay causing the infection within the tooth and use a filling material to seal up the tooth to stop further bacteria from entering.

Depending on the position of the tooth and the extent of the infection, an inlay, onlay or crown can be made to go over the top, giving your tooth back its natural appearance.

Frequently asked questions

Are there symptoms I should look out for?

If you have sustained serious trauma to a tooth, you should have it checked over as soon as possible, as there is a strong possibility that the tissues within your tooth may be dying.

Dental infections can also come about very gradually – you might not even notice any symptoms at all at home. Coming in for routine check-ups gives us the opportunity to regularly assess your teeth for any problems that might indicate the beginnings of a dental infection.

Some of the most common symptoms of an infected tooth include:

• Your tooth has become grey or dark in shade.
• You’ve noticed a bad taste in your mouth.
• You have increased tooth sensitivity and pain in a particular tooth.
• You’ve noticed an abscess adjacent to your tooth.

Can teeth repair themselves?

One of the design flaws of teeth is their inability to self-repair. The good news is, a root canal can stop a tooth that’s badly infected from needing to be taken out. The earlier you come in to see us after you notice any symptoms that worry you, the greater the possibility of the root canal procedure being a success.

Why choose us to do root canal?

Open and honest communication with you can be a successful way to help you feel more relaxed before we start the process of nursing your tooth back to health. We will take things at a pace that feels right for you.

At Welling Dental Studio, we have an in-house dentist with a specialist interest in root canal treatment in South East London.

Our in-house endodontist, Dr Melita, has completed her full-time advanced training in Endodontics (root canal treatment) at the prestigious University College London (UCL) Eastman Dental Institute attaining a Master’s degree with Distinction.

Dr Melita will complete a thorough consultation to get to the source of the problem, before working with you in making a treatment plan. She will discuss what the treatment involves, the different options available for the tooth, and the advantages and disadvantages. Dr Melita thrives in treating complex cases so there is nothing to worry about when you come to meet her. Although the thought of having a root canal can be daunting, Dr Melita’s calming nature will put you at ease whilst completing the work to the highest standard.

Welling Dental Studio is also a referral practice for root canal treatment. We take great pride in looking after patients who come to us for periodontal treatment from South East London, Kent and beyond.