Patient guides
Plain-English guides to root canal treatment and endodontic care, written to help you understand your options before and after a consultation.
Toothache is not always a sign that the nerve is dying, but certain symptoms point strongly to a tooth that needs endodontic treatment. Here is what to watch for and when to get it checked.
Read the guideFrom the first injection to the final root filling, this guide walks through a root canal appointment at Endodontist Market Harborough so that you know exactly what to expect — and why each step matters.
Read the guideWhen a tooth is badly infected, is it better to treat it or take it out? This guide explains how we judge whether a tooth is worth saving, what extraction really involves and the questions to ask before you decide.
Read the guideGeneral dentists carry out a great deal of root canal treatment successfully. So when is it worth seeing a practice that concentrates on endodontics — and what does an endodontist do differently?
Read the guideBook a consultation
A consultation tells you exactly what is wrong, whether the tooth can be saved and what it will cost — in writing, before anything starts. Call the practice to book, or to arrange an emergency appointment if you are in pain.
