Root canal treatment

Saves a badly infected tooth instead of removing it. Usually two visits.

Inside a tooth is a soft pulp. When decay or a crack reaches it, the tooth aches and the infection can spread. A root canal removes the infected pulp, cleans and seals the canals, and keeps the tooth in your mouth. It is done under local anaesthetic and most people describe it as no worse than a filling. A crown usually follows to protect the tooth.