Restorative & Implant Dentistry

Root Canal Treatment

The removal of infected nerve tissue from inside a tooth, followed by cleaning and sealing the root canal system. This is for patients experiencing nerve pain or infection who wish to save their natural tooth instead of extracting it.

If left untreated

Pain and infection can worsen. Abscess and bone loss around the root may follow.

Delay can leave the tooth unrestorable.

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Root Canal Treatment
Duration
60-90 minutes
Recovery
Tenderness for a few days
Longevity
Long-term when sealed and usually crowned on back teeth
Anesthesia
Local

Methodology

Treatment Stages

  1. Step 1. Anaesthesia and access

    The tooth is numbed and opened under magnification.

  2. Step 2. Cleaning and fill

    Canals are cleaned, shaped, and sealed. A temporary or permanent filling closes the top.

  3. Step 3. Restore

    A crown is planned for most molars and premolars to protect against fracture.

Outcomes

Clinical cases

Photographic documentation of completed treatment plans

  • After: Molar root canal treatment
    BeforeAfter

    Female, 30s · One visit

    Molar root canal treatment

    Root canal treatment of a lower molar at Marylebone after irreversible pulpitis. A crown was advised and booked separately. Dr Aris Thorne.

The team

Specialists

Clinicians who perform Root Canal Treatment.

Guidance

Questions

Will it hurt?

Local anaesthetic is used. Post-operative tenderness is managed with standard pain relief.

Why a crown afterwards?

Root-treated back teeth fracture more easily without full coverage.

Related

Related treatments

Alternatives and pairings often considered alongside this care.