Root canal treatment
Gentle, microscope-assisted treatment that removes the infected tissue from inside the tooth, disinfects the root canals and seals them so the tooth can be kept and restored.
About this treatmentTreatments and diagnosis
Endodontic treatments in Market Harborough
Everything we do serves one purpose: find the cause of the problem and, wherever the tooth can be predictably restored, keep it. Each page explains what the treatment involves, when it is recommended and what to expect — in plain English.
Treatments
Root canal retreatment
A second chance for a tooth whose earlier root canal treatment has failed: the old filling is removed, missed or infected canals are found and treated, and the tooth is sealed again.
About this treatmentMicroscope-assisted endodontics
Every root canal is treated under an operating microscope, which reveals fine, curved and hidden canals that are easy to miss with the naked eye.
About this treatmentEndodontic microsurgery
Root-end surgery (apicectomy) performed under the microscope when infection persists around the root tip and treatment through the crown of the tooth is not possible.
About this treatmentCracked tooth treatment
Cracks are examined under magnification to find out how deep they run, whether the pulp is involved and which option gives the tooth the best long-term chance.
About this treatmentDental trauma care
Assessment and treatment of teeth that have been knocked, chipped, loosened or knocked out, including monitoring the nerve for months after the injury.
About this treatmentPain, infection, emergencies and decisions
Tooth pain diagnosis
Not every toothache needs a root canal. Careful testing and the right X-rays pinpoint which tooth is responsible and what treatment, if any, it actually needs.
Read moreRoot canal infection
Infection at the root tip can cause pain on biting, a gum boil or swelling — or show only on an X-ray. We explain what has happened and how the tooth can be treated.
Read moreEmergency root canal treatment
Severe, throbbing or sleep-disturbing tooth pain and swelling need prompt attention. Tell us you are in pain when you call and we will arrange the earliest appropriate appointment.
Read moreSaving your natural tooth
Being told a tooth is infected or that a root canal has failed does not mean it has to come out. We assess each tooth honestly and explain the realistic options.
Read moreNot sure which applies to you?
You do not need to decide in advance. Book a consultation and we will examine the tooth, take the X-rays we need and explain the options — including whether treatment is needed at all.
Book a consultationHow it works
One consultation, a clear plan
Whether you come to us through your dentist or on your own initiative, the first appointment is an assessment: your history, an examination, cold and bite tests and radiographs where needed. You leave with a written plan that sets out the diagnosis, the recommended treatment, the likely prognosis of the tooth and the fee. Treatment is booked only once you are happy with the plan.
If your dentist has already examined the tooth, we review their findings at your first visit and let them know if ours differ. If you are in pain now, tell us when you call — acute cases are seen promptly.
Book a consultation
Worried about a tooth? Let us take a look
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.