And even save the affected tooth from the risk of extraction with a streamlined procedure.
Root canal treatment remedies a tooth that has sustained a dental infection, which can happen due to severe decay and dental trauma. Root canal treatment can reverse discomfort caused by infection.
Our patients benefit from root canal treatment at Olive Tree Dental for the following reasons:
Prevents infection of neighbouring teeth which could lead to further issues.
Improves overall oral health and hygiene.
Prevents jawbone degeneration.
It prevents the dentist from needing to remove the tooth altogether.
Once a filling or crown is placed, your bite will be restored.
We explain the treatment process carefully and ease any nerves prior to the treatment taking place.
More efficient chewing, as the symptoms related to a dental infection will no longer bother you.
We use cutting-edge treatment methods to carefully remove the infected bacteria that has collected within your tooth. All of our surgeries have suspended ceilings retaining 3D natural light imagery, so you can completely relax during your time in the dentist’s chair. If you’re a little anxious before your treatment, we can pre-arrange hand signals with you, so that you feel fully in control during the procedure – it’s all about helping you to feel fully prepared and at ease.
Examination:
If you are a new patient to Olive Tree Dental a new patient exam is carried out first to ensure you are dentally fit for the treatment. A comprehensive assessment is then undertaken.
We will ask you to attend an examination, so that we can diagnose the need for root canal treatment.
Olive Tree Dental stand out as a practice that really takes the time to listen to its patients; we feel it’s really important to get to the heart of your expectations of treatment.
We will closely study your smile and the elements that make it unique to you, so that we can gain valuable insight that will allow us to successfully plan your smile design. Your treatment will never be rushed, as we will always make sure you are happy before proceeding to the next stage of the process.
You will need to return for a second appointment for your treatment.
Treatment (second appointment)
Your dentist will numb the area around the affected tooth with local anaesthetic and isolate the tooth utilising a rubber dam stopping any saliva or bacteria from getting into your mouth. Once the root canals of the tooth have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, a filling material is placed within it. A crown or filling is placed over the top, fortifying it, and restoring its aesthetic.
Aftercare
We recommend a soft food diet for 2 or 3 days after treatment. Hot and cold food and drink should be avoided in the hours after the procedure has been performed, as the tooth will still be numb, which could cause a burning sensation.
The following symptoms indicate an infected tooth:
Your treatment will take place over 2 or 3 visits. The procedure itself takes anything from 30-90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the case. If patients are nervous, we can book longer appointment slots to ensure patients feel comfortable throughout the treatment.
Please see our fee guide to view detailed costs of composite bonding at Olive Tree Dental, as an initial indication, our prices start from £399 per tooth. As we believe everyone should have access to successful and effective Root Canal Therapy, we offer 0% finance* to help you spread the cost of treatment.
As we are a member-based practice, we reward patients who prioritise their oral health and hygiene, by offering 10% off treatments, when you become an Olive Tree Dental member, and selecting one of our many affordable plans.
Our prices are set with the following in mind:
We cannot comment on what other practices in Reading offer, each practice is different, but we value the trust our patients place in our hands. Rest assured at Olive Tree Dental we treat our patients with the utmost care and our aim is to have you smiling confidently.
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