Root Canal
Advanced Treatment for Dental Infection
In a busy life, nobody has time for a toothache.
But ignoring the problem won’t fix it. In fact, the pain may indicate that your tooth is infected. Dental infections occur when bacteria enters the tooth. This is often through a cavity or damaged area. If your tooth is infected, receiving treatment quickly is vital.
As bacteria enter the living core of your tooth, the ‘dental pulp’ which consists of cells, nerve endings, and connective tissue, becomes infected. The dental pulp is found in the centre of your tooth and extends into the root canals. When the pulp is infected, it can cause severe discomfort, throbbing pain, and even swelling around the affected tooth. If left untreated, the tooth will die.
A root canal treatment, or endodontic procedure, removes the infection to save your tooth. Although root canals are often associated with pain, it’s typically the infection that hurts, not the treatment to remove it.
At Hale Dental, we provide exceptional endodontic therapies, led by Endodontic Specialist, Dr Obyda Essam, who has vast experience in complex Endodontic treatments. Dr Essam utilises state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide his endodontic treatments. Obyda performs all of his dental treatments under high magnification dental microscope and accepts referrals for consultations and treatment of complex root canal treatment, root canal re-treatment, regenerative Endodontic therapy, vital pulp therapy and surgical Endodontics, including root end surgery (Apicoectomy), root-section and root resorption repair.
Your Endodontic Treatment
At Hale Dental, we want you to feel at ease throughout your root canal treatment. Before we start, we’ll tell you what you can expect and answer any questions you may have. Here is a brief outline of the procedure.
Assessment
First, we need to assess your tooth to determine whether it’s infected. We’ll take x-rays to measure the extent of the infection and use them as a reference during your treatment.
Preparation
Before your procedure, we’ll administer an anaesthetic. This helps numb the area and reduce pain and discomfort throughout.
Treatment
Next, we’ll enter the affected tooth and carefully remove any infected matter. Once we’re satisfied the bacteria has gone, we’ll fill the inner cavity with a natural latex-like substance called gutta-percha. Finally, we’ll close the tooth with a filling.
We may recommend a follow-up appointment to have a crown fitted. A crown will protect the tooth from further damage and infection.
Revitalise
After your treatment, the anaesthetic will take a while to wear off. During this time, avoid driving, chewing, and drinking hot beverages. Once the numbness goes, you should not experience any more toothache. You can take paracetamol or Ibuprofen to manage any sensitivity.
In some cases, we may prescribe antibiotics following a root canal treatment.
Root Canal Treatments at Hale Dental
Don’t delay fighting your dental infection. A root canal treatment is the best way to save your tooth and reduce further complications. At Hale Dental, our patient and skilled team will ensure you feel as relaxed as possible throughout your procedure.
Call us today to schedule your appointment.
What Patients Say
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Guy discovered Hale Dental following a recommendation from his dentist. He says implants from Hale Dental have restored his confidence and put a spring back in his step. And the procedure turned out to be much more comfortable than expected.
Our 5* Reviews
“I have been attending The Hale Dental and Implant Clinic for years! I travel a long distance to attend and would not feel comfortable going to anyone else, especially as they know and understand my dental history! I have always received excellent care within a professional, caring and friendly environment!”
“I found Hale Dental to a very Professional practice and the premises are very clean. The practice has all the latest equipment and experience which meant that they were able to deal with all my dental needs. The staff were also both very efficient and polite. I was kept informed with every stage of my treatment plan and I found the treatment to be competitively priced.”
“The Hale Dental and Implant Clinic is excellent and offers very friendly and professional services, based on advanced modern techniques, in recently refurbished facilities, centrally located in Hale. I am very happy with it and grateful for the attentive and competent care received.”
“Never previously used but was put in contact via my dentist due to a problematic implant that was unable to be fixed. Despite being the week before Christmas, they fitted me in at very short notice, everyone was extremely pleasant and professional, from Megan who called to arrange the appointment and welcomed me on site to Richard, the implantologist who explained everything clearly and succinctly. The icing on the cake was that he solved my problem despite the implant system being one he had never encountered previously. Delighted to recommend to any prospective clients. The surgery is very clean, professional and welcoming.”
“This may seem bizarre but I actually look forward to visiting a Dentist!!! Yes, I know, very strange, however once you visit Hale Dental you will not want to go anywhere else. All of the staff are fabulous. Receptionists, dental nurses, hygienists – all are friendly and welcoming. As for Richard, well he is THE BEST BAR NON. Enough said, I think.”
“I went to Hale based on a recommendation, to have Invisalign treatment. For over 40 years I had horrendously crooked teeth with one front tooth pointing backwards at a sharp angle. From the point of initial consultation and contact Megan, Sophie and the team have been outstanding. The treatment was fully explained, every step of the way. Each session has been done in minutes and no question is too much. I always get a great explanation of what each session will do. I’m now nearing the end and starting to whiten whilst using the final finishing aligners. My teeth? I’m absolutely delighted and I’m not finished yet.”
“Many thanks to Dr. Bradshaw and staff at Hale Dental Clinic for all their help with my emergency at very short notice. It was very much appreciated. Thank you.”
“Absolutely outstanding service and experience. My daughter’s teeth look amazing. The personal care and attention she received during her Invisalign treatment was fabulous. Great options for appointments and could not be happier. My other daughter went to Turret and our experience was polar opposite. Hale dental were great and took her treatment over too for a small cost to correct the outcome we were left with from Turret. Couldn’t recommend Hale Dental more highly.”
“Thank you to all the staff at Hale Dental Clinic who were kind and supportive throughout my treatment. I am really happy with the results and can’t stop smiling.”
“I have been attending The Hale Dental and Implant Clinic for years! I travel a long distance to attend and would not feel comfortable going to anyone else, especially as they know and understand my dental history! I have always received excellent care within a professional, caring and friendly environment!”
“I found Hale Dental to a very Professional practice and the premises are very clean. The practice has all the latest equipment and experience which meant that they were able to deal with all my dental needs. The staff were also both very efficient and polite. I was kept informed with every stage of my treatment plan and I found the treatment to be competitively priced.”
“The Hale Dental and Implant Clinic is excellent and offers very friendly and professional services, based on advanced modern techniques, in recently refurbished facilities, centrally located in Hale. I am very happy with it and grateful for the attentive and competent care received.”
“Never previously used but was put in contact via my dentist due to a problematic implant that was unable to be fixed. Despite being the week before Christmas, they fitted me in at very short notice, everyone was extremely pleasant and professional, from Megan who called to arrange the appointment and welcomed me on site to Richard, the implantologist who explained everything clearly and succinctly. The icing on the cake was that he solved my problem despite the implant system being one he had never encountered previously. Delighted to recommend to any prospective clients. The surgery is very clean, professional and welcoming.”
“This may seem bizarre but I actually look forward to visiting a Dentist!!! Yes, I know, very strange, however once you visit Hale Dental you will not want to go anywhere else. All of the staff are fabulous. Receptionists, dental nurses, hygienists – all are friendly and welcoming. As for Richard, well he is THE BEST BAR NON. Enough said, I think.”
“I went to Hale based on a recommendation, to have Invisalign treatment. For over 40 years I had horrendously crooked teeth with one front tooth pointing backwards at a sharp angle. From the point of initial consultation and contact Megan, Sophie and the team have been outstanding. The treatment was fully explained, every step of the way. Each session has been done in minutes and no question is too much. I always get a great explanation of what each session will do. I’m now nearing the end and starting to whiten whilst using the final finishing aligners. My teeth? I’m absolutely delighted and I’m not finished yet.”
“Many thanks to Dr. Bradshaw and staff at Hale Dental Clinic for all their help with my emergency at very short notice. It was very much appreciated. Thank you.”
“Absolutely outstanding service and experience. My daughter’s teeth look amazing. The personal care and attention she received during her Invisalign treatment was fabulous. Great options for appointments and could not be happier. My other daughter went to Turret and our experience was polar opposite. Hale dental were great and took her treatment over too for a small cost to correct the outcome we were left with from Turret. Couldn’t recommend Hale Dental more highly.”
“Thank you to all the staff at Hale Dental Clinic who were kind and supportive throughout my treatment. I am really happy with the results and can’t stop smiling.”
Smile Stories by Hale Dental
Take a look at some of the stunning treatments and transformations performed every day at Hale Dental.
After receiving all my wedding photos I can’t thank Sophie enough for honestly giving me the most perfect smile. I couldn’t imagine having all these wedding photos of the most special day of my life with my old uneven teeth.