Does a root canal hurt?

No — you'll be numb throughout. Most patients say it feels like a slightly longer filling appointment.

Root canal or extraction?

Where possible, keep the tooth. Extraction leaves a gap that costs more to restore (implant, bridge or denture).

How long does a root canal take?

Usually 1–2 visits of about 90 minutes. You'll normally need a crown afterwards on back teeth.

How much is a root canal?

£550 for a front tooth, £700 for a premolar and £850 for a molar. Crown afterwards is separate.

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Restorative Dentistry

Root Canal Treatment
saving your tooth, stopping the pain.

Modern root canal treatment to save a painful or infected tooth. Magnification, rubber dam and rotary instruments make it faster and more comfortable than the old horror stories.

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Time in chair: 60–90 min per visit
Recovery: A few days of tenderness
Results last: Many years with a crown
Reversible: No

Overview — 001

Keep your natural tooth wherever we possibly can.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed nerve tissue from inside a tooth, disinfects the canals, and seals them to prevent further infection. Where possible we'd always rather save your natural tooth than extract it — extraction leaves a gap that costs more to restore later with an implant, bridge or denture. Back teeth normally need a crown afterwards to stop them cracking under everyday biting forces.

Saves teeth that would otherwise need extraction
Magnification and rubber dam for precision
Comfortable under local anaesthetic
Same-day starts available for severe pain
Usually 1–2 visits
Crown recommended afterwards on back teeth

The process — 002

How it goes, step by step.

4 stages

01
20–30 min
Assessment & X-ray
We identify the source of the pain or infection and confirm root canal is the right treatment.
20–30 min
02
10 min
Numb & isolate
The tooth is numbed and isolated with a rubber dam to keep the area clean and dry throughout.
10 min
03
60–90 min
Clean & seal
Infected tissue is removed from the canals, which are disinfected, shaped and sealed.
60–90 min
04
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Crown (back teeth)
Back teeth are usually crowned afterwards to protect them from cracking under normal biting forces.
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Results — 003

Before and after, real patients.

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Pricing — 004

Fixed pricing, agreed before we start.

We hate hidden fees as much as you do. Every plan is written down in full — you'll never get a surprise invoice at reception.

Price

£550

front tooth

Assessment & X-rays
Local anaesthetic
Full root canal treatment
Temporary filling
Aftercare advice

Premolar £700, molar £850. Crown afterwards is quoted and charged separately.

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Questions — 005

The things people actually ask.

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No — you'll be numb throughout. Most patients say it feels like a slightly longer filling appointment.
Where possible, keep the tooth. Extraction leaves a gap that costs more to restore (implant, bridge or denture).
Usually 1–2 visits of about 90 minutes. You'll normally need a crown afterwards on back teeth.
£550 for a front tooth, £700 for a premolar and £850 for a molar. Crown afterwards is separate.