Ahead of your visit
Root canal treatment
One appointment, explained before it starts.
Root canal treatment has a reputation it doesn't deserve anymore. You'll be numbed throughout, so the tooth being treated should feel much like it would for a large filling. The discomfort people connect with this treatment is usually the toothache that brought them in, not the treatment itself. We'll walk you through each step before it happens, so there's nothing to brace for.
Why this matters
What this treatment aims to improve
Results depend on the starting condition, the treatment plan and how the mouth responds. Your dentist will explain what is realistic for your case before treatment begins.
Numbed before anything starts
We won't touch the tooth until you're properly numb, and we'll check in before going any further.
The myth, sorted out
The ache that brings people here is usually worse than what we do about it, once the tooth is numbed.
You always know what's coming next
From the first check to the final seal, your dentist tells you what's about to happen and why, before it starts.
How it works
Step by step, from assessment to review
Getting settled and numb
We make sure the tooth is fully numb before starting, and we'll stop if you feel anything beyond gentle pressure.
A steady, careful clean
We remove the affected tissue and clean and shape the canals, checking in with you as we go.
A plain explanation before you go
We'll tell you what was done, what a crown or restoration involves, and what to expect over the next few days.
Is it suitable for you?
This treatment is worth considering if the idea of the appointment worries you more than the treatment itself would. Comfort is built into how we work, from the first minute. Tell us what's worrying you when you book, and we'll shape the visit around it.
Even the thought of it makes you tense
If "root canal" alone makes your stomach drop, tell us beforehand and we'll pace the visit around you.
A tooth has been aching for a while
The discomfort of leaving it untreated is usually worse than the treatment aimed at fixing it.
You've put this off out of worry
Older stories about this treatment don't match how it's done now. Ask us what to expect before deciding against it.
Getting ready
Small things that help before you arrive.
Bring anything relevant
Old X-rays, a list of medications or notes on what you've noticed all help, though you're welcome to come without them.
Flag what makes it harder
If anxiety, a sensitive spot or a rough past experience make visits difficult, tell the team early so they can plan around it.
Give it enough time
A first look needs room for questions and a proper explanation, not just a quick glance and a nod.
Root canal treatment questions
Questions patients often ask
The answers below cover what most patients experience. Your own dentist will tailor the advice to your examination, medical history and treatment plan.
You'll be numbed throughout, so most people find it no worse than a large filling. The pain linked to this treatment is usually the toothache beforehand, which the treatment is meant to resolve.
Have a different question?
Tell the clinic what you are concerned about. The team can explain the next sensible step before you decide on a visit.
Book when you're ready
Talk it through before you book.
Tell test what you've noticed and they'll help arrange the right appointment for it.
Bring whatever you're wondering about. Your dentist explains as you go, what's happening, why it matters and what comes next, so you leave with a plan that makes sense.