Root Canals | South London Dental Care Centre

Saving Your Natural Tooth

Root canals are a way to help relieve pain, save your natural tooth, and improve the health of your teeth.

If you have any questions about getting a root canal or you’re anxious about the procedure, our friendly team can help answer your questions to ease your nerves so you feel comfortable in our care. A root canal is not much different from a standard filling.

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What Is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a treatment that helps restore or save a tooth that has become inflamed or infected.

Inside the centre of your tooth, there is a soft tissue called pulp. The pulp contains nerves and blood vessels to help feed the tooth and help fight infections. A damaged tooth or deep tooth decay can lead to infection of the pulp, resulting in the need for a root canal.

During a root canal treatment, your dentist will numb the area before using dental tools to remove the pulp from inside the tooth. Your dentist will then fill and seal the tooth.

Signs You Might Need a Root Canal

Signs or symptoms you may experience if you’re suffering from infected pulp include:

Tooth sensitivity
Pain while chewing
Chipped or cracked tooth
Swollen or tender gums
Tooth discolouration

Get Back to Smiling

After your root canal, we’ll schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure everything is healing correctly. You’ll be back to chewing, biting, and smiling in no time!

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Our Location

Conveniently located in south east London at the intersection of Adelaide Street South and Commissioners Road, South London Dental Care Centre offers ample free parking, day and evening appointments, and a variety of services to meet your dental needs. As we are located just down the street from Victoria Hospital – London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), many healthcare practitioners choose South London Dental Care Centre for themselves and their families.