Root Canal Treatment in Croydon
Every tooth deserves a chance!
Treatment Overview
Persistent toothaches? Sleepless nights? Severely sensitive tooth? All this could be a sign of a deep cavity—deep enough to have infected the nerves inside the tooth. Thankfully, with advanced techniques such as root canal treatment in Croydon, not every tooth that is damaged with unbearable pain needs to be removed. Root canal treatment (RCT) is the biggest blessing of modern dentistry, which allows you to save and repair your natural tooth. Yet, some of you feel unsettled thinking that RCTs are painful and tedious. Stay with us to learn more about how Smile 4 U ensures a painless, comfortable RCT experience, so you can protect your natural teeth without fear.
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Inside each tooth lies a cavity known as the root canal, which houses nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue—together called the tooth pulp. When the pulp within this cavity is damaged due to decay, trauma, or cracks, it can lead to severe pain and infection. Root canal treatment is a technique to remove the infected or inflamed tissue from within the root of a tooth (the root canal). RCTs clean out the infected pulp, disinfect the canal, and seal it to prevent further issues—all while preserving the tooth’s natural structure.
Who Can Get Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment in Croydon is suitable for anyone experiencing symptoms of pulp damage or infection. You may need the procedure if you have:
- Persistent toothaches, especially those that worsen at night.
- Lingering sensitivity to hot, cold and sweet food.
- Swollen, tender gums near a painful tooth.
- A discoloured or darkened tooth due to injury or decay.
- A gum boil or pimple indicates a dental abscess.
If you’re experiencing any of these signs, it’s essential to visit our Croydon clinic promptly to prevent further complications. We regularly provide consultations for comfortable root canal treatments to patients from Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, West Wickham, Thornton Heath, and Addington.
Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
Pain relief
Eliminates the unbearable toothache of the inflamed tooth pulp almost immediately; pain relief after the first step of RCT.
Prevents the spread of infection
RCTs can confine the infection—stop it from affecting nearby teeth or jawbone.
Preserve the natural tooth and its function
It saves your natural tooth and avoids the need for extractions.
What Our Patients Say
Frequently Asked
Questions
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the treatment below:
What happens if I avoid root canal treatment?
Ignoring an infected tooth can lead to severe complications, including abscesses, jawbone damage, and tooth loss. Timely treatment such as that with RCT is crucial.
Can children undergo root canal treatment?
Yes, children can receive root canal treatment if necessary. We customise the procedure and use child-safe dental cements to suit their needs and ensure a comfortable experience.
Is root canal treatment painful?
Not at all. Modern root canal procedures use local anaesthesia to numb the tooth and the gums around it, ensuring complete comfort. Post-treatment discomfort is minimal and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
The Treatment Process
Every patient’s experience is unique, but this is what you can expect when you start treatment with the Smile 4 U Dental Practice.
Consultation
We assess the present condition of your tooth using X-rays, determine the need for a root canal, discuss the cost of root canal treatment, and devise a treatment plan.
Treatment
We start by numbing the area with local anaesthesia—accessing root canals, removing infected pulp, cleaning and shaping the canals, and adding a temporary filling.
Happy smiles
A permanent filling and a dental crown are then used to restore the tooth’s natural appearance—smile and function. Follow-up visits are scheduled for review.
Unbearable toothaches must not disrupt your life anymore
Do you feel confident discussing your damaged tooth now? With Smile 4 U, root canal treatment in Croydon is now painless, quick and easy.
Book your Consultation Today
You are invited to our dental clinic for a consultation. During the consultation, one of our experienced dentists will carry out a full and comprehensive examination of your smile. Based on the dental treatment you are interested in, we will give you a breakdown of the options available that are tailored to your needs, as well as your budget and timeframe.
