When the pulp inside a tooth becomes infected — through deep decay, a crack or trauma — the resulting pain can be severe and relentless. Emergency root canal removes the infected pulp, relieves the pain and saves the tooth. Without treatment, infection will spread and the pain will worsen.
Bacteria from untreated cavities reach the pulp and cause pulpitis — inflammation and infection of the tooth's nerve.
A blow to a tooth can sever the blood supply to the pulp, causing it to die and become infected.
A crack extending into the pulp allows bacteria direct access to the nerve.
Teeth that have had multiple procedures can experience pulp inflammation over time.
Emergency root canal begins with local anaesthetic to eliminate pain. Your dentist removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the root canals, and places a medicated dressing. At a follow-up appointment the canals are permanently filled and a crown is placed to protect the tooth. From £350.
Prices confirmed at appointment. Written cost breakdown provided before any treatment begins.
Part of our emergency dental care service in Whitton
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