What it involves
The name has a reputation the modern procedure does not deserve.
Inside the tooth
The soft tissue in the centre of a tooth — the pulp — is removed, the canals are cleaned and shaped, and the space is filled and sealed.
Under local anaesthetic
The tooth is numbed thoroughly before we start. Most people find it comparable to a deep filling.
A crown afterwards
A tooth that has had a root canal is more brittle, so a back tooth usually needs a crown to protect it. Crowns.
Saving versus extracting
Keeping your own tooth is usually the better long-term answer. If it cannot be saved, we will tell you and talk through the options. Extractions.